"Is that even true? That you don't want her."
"Yes."
It was a lie. The biggest lie I've ever told. The lie that I'm still trying to convince myself is the truth.
Because I can't want Bexley. I can't. Not now. Not when it could put her life at risk. It's not like she can even tell anyway.
"Fine then, do what you want. And I'll do the same," Cyprian said before leaving me alone in Severyn's office. I had no idea if he was going to go see Bexley. I have no idea what's going on in his head at all.
Honestly, I didn't think I'd have to convince Cyprian not to mark Bexley. That was why I didn't tell him about Ambrose visiting and what he had to say. I didn't think Cyprian would change his tune so quickly. I mean, he hated Bexley with a burning passion. I disliked her, but she was a constant
