“Enough with the inquisition,” I snap. This time, Cora is the one to reach out and lay her hand over mine. Electricity buzzes in the space between our skin. “I don’t mind answering her questions.” Cora gives me a practiced smile and then focuses her attention on my sister. “I think Ivan is trying to protect me.” Anya frowns. “Protect you from what?” I have no idea what Cora is about to say. I have half a mind to interrupt her. I don’t know how I’m going to explain to my sister that this entire thing is bullshit, so I sure as f**k don’t want Cora doing it for me. But I’m also fascinated by the way she is taking control of this situation. I want to see what she does with it. “Last night didn’t go exactly the way I planned,” Cora admits. “I first met your brother when he saved me from b

