Chapter 63

Gwen’s POV

My eyes widened as I watched the confident smile playing on Nora's lips. The defiance in Nora’s voice, the absolute lack of fear, sent shivers down my spine. I had expected denial perhaps anger, but not this brazen display of confidence. Like Nora believed she was untouchable, beyond reproach.

"What's the matter, lady Gwen?" There was almost a mocking amusement in Nora's voice. "Surprised?"

I steadied myself and gathered my thoughts, refusing to be intimidated by Nora's haughtiness. I’m surprised by your audacity, I said. "To think you'd be so bold about it, Nora. I never believed you would be capable of such things."

Nora laughed, but the sound felt almost sinister in the still room. "You think you can catch me in the act? Expose me, By all means, go ahead and try. But they prepared for the consequences of what I will do to you."

I took a single step closer, narrowing my eyes. "What are you talking about?"

Nora’s smiled a bit wider. "Oh lady Gwen, you're just terribly je