Alpha Asher
she explained, her fingers absentmindedly tracing the rim of her cup.
Olivia, sensing that Veronica might need to release those memories, asked gently, "Would you like to talk about it?"
For a moment, Veronica was silent, staring down at her cup as though lost in thought. Then she sighed deeply and began.
"Ophelia was 3 years older than me; she was vibrant and full of life. She was the popular one, always surrounded by people, always shining. I used to look up to her. But she changed when she met a man... James." She paused, her jaw tightening slightly. "He was much older than her. Ophelia was just 18, and our parents disapproved. They said he wasn’t right for her. But for some reason, Ophel