Everyone clicked their tongues in secret amazement. No wonder President Thorne was such a hopeless romantic. Just look at Claire Sherwood's resentful little expression and her soul-stealing gaze. What man could resist that?
Claire was beautiful but aloof, long known as an arrogant ice queen. Her sudden shift into a fragile, pitiful state created such a stark contrast that it would undoubtedly rouse any man's desire to protect and conquer her.
"Of course my heart aches for you." A bloodthirsty chill surfaced in Vincent Thorne's eyes as his fingers suddenly clamped down.
SWISH! The steel arrow shot out, piercing straight through Claire's left shoulder!
Blood splattered!
"AHHH!" A tragic shriek pierced the air, startling the entire forest.
