Damian always meant what he said. If he threatened to throw her, he would probably follow through.
Elodie hated herself for it, but his intimidation worked. She went still immediately. She didn't dare move a muscle. Inside, she was cursing him out in every way she could think of.
The car beeped twice as they approached.
Damian yanked open the door with one hand and shoved Elodie into the passenger seat without ceremony. He walked around the front, opened the driver's door, and slid in.
The door slammed shut with a heavy thud. The impact made her heart jump. She couldn't even look at him.
"You had plenty to say earlier." He turned toward her, his gaze cool. "Why'd you stop?"
Elodie didn't want to be alone with him. More accurately, she was afraid to be alone with him right now. She re
