The Smirk That Broke Her

haking with a mix of fear and outrage. "She

face contorted with ra

wasn' t about a lesson anymore. Th

Sarah pleaded. "She' s never d

s arm, yanking her forward. "You think

small body jolting

t him, to shield Lily.

nda was shorter than Sarah but wiry and strong. She shov

er spine. They weren' t listening.

"I only took the horse,"

' ll be sorry when you confess

s responsible for significant, ongoing th

to keep her voice steady. "Lily isn' t capable of s

people. You train your kids to steal for you! We' ve been losing stock

s is our livelihood! And you and you

had already convicte

nsisted, her voice cracking.

knuckles white. He dragged her towards the

Brenda. "Let go of me!

ou' re not going anywhere. You' r