She couldn't deny the weight of his words, but at the same time, a part of her refused to believe Andrei could be part of the darkness Marcus had hinted at. She had to know for sure.
But when she returned to the house, she found Andrei waiting for her. He stood in the doorway, his posture relaxed, but the tension in his eyes was undeniable.
"Where did you go?" he asked, his voice soft but carrying an edge she hadn't heard before.
Suzanne froze, her mind racing. She had to keep up the act, stay calm. But inside, her instincts were screaming at her. He knew something. He was watching her more closely than she realized.
"I just needed some air," she replied, offering a small, rehearsed smile. "I've been thinking about everything that's happening, and I needed a moment to clear my head."
