“I will not watch my mouth.”

River couldn’t believe the audacity of this girl. What would it take to show her that she is still in danger and that defying him would only make things worse?

“You have no idea what I’m capable of,” he threatened, hoping it would help her realize.

“Oh? Are you capable of cooking? Because I am starving,” Riley announced.

He heard Tiffany giggle behind him, and his anger flared even more.

River’s jaw tightened. This girl had a nerve, that was ...