Viviana's POV

“Viviana, I brought you out, and that means I’m responsible for you.”

Nolan spoke directly, his hands clasped over his knees, his unwavering gaze steady as it settled on me.

“But I can’t watch you every hour of the day. If anything happens, you absolutely cannot hide it from me.”

“It was just for self-defense.”

I gripped the glass tightly, determined not to let my trembling fingers betray me and send it ...