Salvatore's hands pressed firmly on both of my shoulders, easily trapping me in place.

　　He stared at me emotionlessly, his mood unreadable. But I could guess that the result of his brother Vin's case being upheld wasn't going to make him happy.

　　"Sal, please don't..." Tessa, holding Lily in her arms, stood to the side with tears still fresh on her face. She was too scared to even finish her sentence.

　　Salvatore turned his head toward her and said, "You ...