My body went still, my breath caught as I turned around to face Vera with disbelief in my eyes.
For a heartbeat, I thought I had misheard,
But the moment Vera’s gaze met mine, I knew I hadn’t. Because I could clearly tell that she didn’t like this either.
Her jaw tightened, but after a beat, she nodded and waved the guard away.
With a sigh, she motioned for me to follow.
Our boots thudded against the marble floors of the estate as we began to make her way towards the estate. As we moved, the castle walls suddenly felt closer and thinner than they ever had.
John was here.
That thought sent waves of anger rushing through me.
Before we even reached the waiting hall, I could already hear him – that deep, angry baritone that now sent my teeth grinding.
Once, perhaps even a wee
