Chapter Content
Chapter 220: The Secret Behind The Mask(3)
Aldric blinked, first at Emma, then at Lorraine. Sylvia’s eyes never left him, sharp and assessing. Though Emma hadn’t spoken yet, the air between them was heavy with implication. Any observer with half a mind could read the unspoken truth.
Aldric let out a long, measured breath. "I did warn her not to tell anyone," he said evenly, his gaze flicking to Emma, then back to Lorraine. "But you, Your Highness, were never included in that list. Emma should have known better..." He paused, his voice softening slightly. "I feared she might speak of it to that traitor Cedric, or someone who could relay it to the dowager. I am... surprised she hasn’t come to you until now."
...
Unlock the full book
This chapter requires a one-time full-book purchase to unlock.