My face paled at his words, and I curled my fists tighter to keep me from trembling.

Vivian’s words flashed in my mind. She had warned that no one should ever find out about how I was treated in the Harnes mansion.

Taking in a deep breath, I swiped his hands away.

“Why are you trying to change the subject?

You almost choked me to death,” I spat.

My heart pinched when I saw him flinch at my words.

My voice sounded accusing even when I knew clearly that I had practically begged him to do it, but this was the only way I could get him to drop the...