Rosalie did not even hesitate before replying: [You said it yourself. As long as I helped ice your face and reduce the swelling, that was enough. When I left, the swelling was barely noticeable unless someone looked closely.

[You let me go. Now you’re making new demands? River York, are you trying to extort me?

[Let me make this clear—I won’t be threatened. If you’re not satisfied, go ahead and call the police. I’m not afraid of you reporting me now.]

At this point, the swelling on his face h