"You think you can threaten me?!" Torin burst out laughing in derision. He didn't want his pride to crumble so easily. The threat of a lady from one of the fellows he had just betrayed was nothing to be reckoned with. He hissed, turning to criticize Vienna. "What can you do?! Vante and your father used to tell me you were useless. Do you think I'm terrified of you?!"
Lionel's temper flared, enraged at Torin's audacity to insult Lady Vienna. Lionel reflexively pressed Torin's head on the table, forcing him to bow his head even more deeply. "Be careful how you speak! How dare you insult Lady Vienna?"
Torin grewled in aggravation, trying to rebel, but he was helpless against Lionel's evidently powerful strength. Torin was unable to break free, his movements restricted. Lionel went mad. "Let go of me, damn it! My family won't stand for it! They will punish you in the worst way possible!"
