She is a good person, Selene whispers.
No shit.
I know that already.
Mrs. Elkins is the one who took me in when I was lost and desperate to start anew.
But Mrs. Elkins is also here, knowing something about the necklace that helped hide my powers.
How much did she know about me? How much did she hide?
My stomach churns with the bitter feelings of betrayal. "You knew about me all along, didn't you?"
"No." Mrs. Elkins stops walking, concern crossing her face. "I knew you were a shifter, of course. I've seen more than one rogue in my life, looking for a new start. You were so lost, so scared. I had to help you."
"Why?" There's a part of my mind that immediately throws in unlikely scenarios, like Mrs. Elkins laughing behind my back over my naivete and ignorance.
But I know Mrs. Elkins.
That's not the kind of person she is.
