FREDERICKI paced restlessly, my feet tapping out an impatient rhythm on the floor. And then, suddenly, her scent wafted through the air, and I caught sight of her walking down the path toward the cabin. A wave of relief washed over me. Tessa's eyes widened in surprise as she took in my presence, and a faint smile played on her lips as she approached me. Daria trailed behind her, but with a discreet nod, the maid excused herself, leaving Tessa and me alone. "Uhm, hey," she began, her voice trailing off as she said, "I didn't know you'd be here already." "Where were you?" My tension was written all over my face, and I could see the faintest flicker of unease in her eyes as she took a small step backward.I drew a deep breath, trying to rein in the storm brewing inside me. I couldn't afford to lose control. "I was at the library with Daria," Tessa replied.My eyes narrowed as a surge of annoyance flared up within me. So, it was true, she had been digging for information and trying
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