Eve
Crystal was biting into a cake when I returned to the kitchen. I stood before her.
"What the hell was that about?"
She turned her gaze to me, completely deadpan. "What are you asking me for?"
I shot her a look. "You know exactly what I'm talking about. You attacked Shahar."
Crystal leaned back, faking surprise. "Oh, my bad. Did he run to you complaining that I hurt his feelings? Maybe I should send him an apology basket with scented candles and a handwritten note that says, ‘Dear Shahar, sorry for treating you like the disposable pawn that you are.’"
"That's not fair. You didn't even go after Axel like that."
She shrugged. "That's because I don't have to. We know what Axel is. We know what he did. But you're getting too comfortable. I see it, and it's dangerous. We didn't come here to make friends or get married."
"Let's take a walk. Fewer ears," I said.
She rolled her eyes. "Whatever."
We headed out and walked along the stone path. The estate's garden was always peaceful, and I
