The night was quiet, the house steeped in a peaceful silence as I lay on my bed, nestled under the warmth of my pajamas. My phone was propped up on the pillow next to me, the screen aglow with Magnus's face. We were in the middle of a late-night call, sharing our thoughts about the day and just enjoying the simplicity of each other's company.
But then Chloe's words echoed in my mind about his mysterious female friend who'd betrayed him all those years ago. I hesitated, but my curiosity got the best of me.
"Magnus," I ventured, my voice soft. "Can I ask you something?"
He arched an eyebrow, his gaze shifting slightly. "Of course, Little Wolf. What's on your mind?"
"Chloe mentioned... that you had a friend once, a woman who... betrayed you?" My voice wavered, and I instantly regretted bringing it up as his face grew stony, shadows clouding his eyes. Silence stretched, and I realized I'd unknowingly stirred something painful in him.
