The Luna on a Chain
“Maura, meet Lena—Alec’s girlfriend.”
“Nice to meet you, Lena. My name is Maura.”
“The pleasure is mine,” she replied with a crooked smile. “Is this your first time at events like this, Maura?”
“Not at all. I attend gatherings like this quite often. Tell me, how long have you known Alec?”
Vera glanced between us, sensing the silent confrontation. A smile lit up her face—clearly, she had drawn the wrong conclusions.
“Quite a while,” Lena replied stiffly. “And I’m hoping for more in the future.”