"But the enemy is hidden and we are exposed, hard to guard against."
Zachary Shane, usually gentle and cultured, now lacked his customary amiable smile, his expression stern and severe, "I trust no one right now; all I know is that not a hair on my sister's head can come to harm. If I can't even protect my own family, then I'd rather be damned forever."
Daniel Cooper's brows knitted imperceptibly before the corners of his mouth lifted in a slight arc, "Are you threatening me?"
Zachary Shane had already stood up, laughing at himself with a hint of self-mockery, "I'm in no position to threaten Mr. Cooper right now; I merely want to protect my sister, that's all."
