First and Second chances
She looks at Elizabeth with a mix of confusion and surprise, as if trying to make sense of what she’s just heard.
“I don’t actually owe you an explanation,” Elizabeth goes on, “but given your assumptions, I’ll share this — I have a True mate, someone I would never betray.”
Annabelle’s eyes snap to me, full of disbelief. I can feel her stare burning into my skin as I look at Elizabeth. She meets my gaze — calm, deliberate — and gives a small nod, a silent cue for me to take over. I nod back and turn my attention to Annabelle.