My body was shaking in fright just from looking at him—the hate and glare in his eyes. If I could disappear, I'd do it in a snap. But I couldn't, so I had to endure his gaze, squirming at the intensity.

"Are you ready to talk now?" he asked in his usual cold voice.

"I...." I stuttered helplessly. I wanted to defend myself again but I couldn't find the words. Not when he was staring at me like he wanted to tear my limbs apart. He stood up and ...