“They will not touch you.” She nodded, her eyes still shut tight. “I’m going to need verbal confirmation here, Tessa. There is no room for error with my father. Can you do this or not?” She took another deep breath before she opened her eyes and met his own. “Eyes on you,” she whispered. “Good girl,” he murmured, pressing a soft kiss to her cheek before tucking her hand into his and leading her into the meeting room.
