noid, Elijah," I said, frustration etched in

on't know her, Rory," he growled. "She's

ng dramatic," I said. "Beside

're my wife, Rory," he said.

n't need your protection," I sn

don't trust Victoria. And until you understand the dange

k at the intensity in his vo

xpect me to cower in fear ev

u're a formidable opponent, Rory," he said. "But don't think fo

n . Was I ready for the storm that was b