expression was obvious . "Rory, I need to warn you

own my spine. "What d

oria has a reputation for being wicked and cunning. She'll do whatev

asiness . "And what d

wants my empire," he said. "And she

old me . "And where do I fit

y wife, Rory," he said. "And as such, you're a t

y spine. "What can I do t

careful around Victoria," he said. "Don't trus

oria Blackwood intimidate or manipulate me. I w

es, I couldn't help but wonder: