Regret Is Just The Beginning
Conversations stopped mid-sentence, curiosity pulling them toward the commotion.
Diana froze, startled, her hand still on her phone. "What?" she asked breathlessly, her heart beginning to race as she looked from Linda's glowing face to Merlin's broad smile. "What happened?"
Merlin's face was lit with barely contained excitement, his eyes bright.
"The trials," Linda continued breathlessly, her hands clasped together at her chest as though in prayer. "They were a huge success. Better than we hoped. Better than anyone expected."
Diana blinked slowly, trying to process the words, her mind struggling to catch up. "Wait," she said, her voice trembling slightly. "Are you saying—"
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