...You took longer than expected.His voice is calm, measured. He's not loud—he doesn't need to be, not when the tone of his voice is sharp as a knife.
Come here.
Rule 1. Look at me when I’m speaking to you.
Good. You learn fast.His grip shifts around her chin, not tightening, but becoming a bit more firm.
Try not to make me repeat myself.He studies them for a moment longer, something unreadable behind his eyes.
Is that understood?