"What were you offered in exchange?" Elowen furrowed her brows when Ana closed the door with force and turned to look at her with a narrowed gaze. This woman had placed herself in front of her to save her from the wrath of Lucas.
Elowen had thought that their relationship improved but Ana was boiling with rage that Elowen gulped.
"I did not understand. It was your husband's plan. He was sure that…"
"Lucas would kill his sister, Of course! He must be sure about it but what about you? Why did you take the risk to the limit of putting your innocence on the line? You must know that even if he asks the royal family to hide the rumor that you have been tainted, maids speak. The prince would make sure that they speak!" Elowen swallowed again and lowered her head. Her eyes fixed on her hands where she was holding the piece of cloth tightly.
