VELORAOnce I change into a new dress, I walk back to the bedside where Rose is sitting, patiently waiting for me. The smile on her face is gone now. She looks like the Rose I remember.“Velora,” she calls my name, staring straight into my eyes.I almost look away under the intensity of her gaze, but I force myself to hold it. She can’t hurt me. At least, not with Eryx here.I swallow. “Yes?”“I’m going to ask you this once, and you must tell me the truth. Is that clear?”I nod, but I don’t say a word.“Is there anything between you and the young Alpha?”My eyes drop, then quickly lift back to hers. I can’t tell her that Eryx just ended his engagement with her daughter because of me. Worse, I can’t tell her that he’s my mate. If I admit any of it, she’ll know my wolf has awakened. I can’t risk that.“I…”“Don’t you dare lie to me.” Her voice becomes firmer.“There’s nothing.” The lie barely leaves my mouth before she scoffs, as if she’s struggling to hold back the anger boiling inside
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