Victor's POV
Mirella's lip suddenly began to tremble. She covered her face with both hands, rocking gently like a wounded animal.
“I didn’t mean for things to get this bad,” she cried. “I only wanted forgiveness. I would give my life if it would make Lady Selene forgive me. I swear I would.”
I remained still, unfazed.
“But if she refuses,” she added, looking up at me with wide, wet eyes, “then maybe she is the one being too cruel. She should understand. She should know I was just trying to help.”
The air in the room turned sharp.
“Help?” I asked quietly.
“Yes,” she nodded fast. “I just… I didn’t explain myself clearly before. I was too nervous and scared too. That’s why I couldn’t tell Selene the truth.”
I narrowed my eyes. “What stupid truth?”
She paused. Her lashes fluttered li
