Selene's POV
Lisa's voice didn’t shake and that made me pause.
I studied her. Her skin looked pale under the moonlight, with her hair neatly tucked behind her ears like she was trying to look smaller. But her eyes didn’t lie. They were steady and focused. Not the same girl who once slipped powder into Anthony’s drink.
I still didn’t trust her. But I was too curious to walk away.
“Fine,” I said, stepping aside. “Let's talk inside.”
Leena gasped softly behind me. “Lady Selene, are you sure…”
“Go finish the herbs,” I said without turning.
“But, I…”
“Please.”
Leena hesitated, then obeyed. I watched her disappear into the hallway, her shoulders stiff with worry.
Then I motioned towards the living room and Lisa followed. She didn’t sit. Neither did I.
“Start talking,” I said.
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