Amelia's POV

I tried to sharpen my voice. “ I don't care what Barbara says, Cole, you must prevent her from entering your thoughts.

We were in the dressing room far away behind a row of makeup mirrors. That was now quiet and dim.

Cole was standing across from me, tall and motionless with darker-than-normal eyes. He had hardly spoken since Barbara hurried away and uttered that venomous statement.

“ She's trying to get a rise out of you,” He clenched his teeth.

“It nearly ...