HELEN
I was certain Alexander could no longer hear us. The moment I had sensed him listening from upstairs, I had known I couldn't risk letting the conversation continue without putting something between him and the words my mother might say.
So I had to shut him out.
It wasn't anything complicated. A small barrier around the room was enough to make sure our voices stayed where they belonged. I knew Alexander would probably notice something eventually, but at least he wouldn't hear this conversation.
I couldn't control what Seraphine might say.
She was standing a few feet away from me, watching me with that familiar amusement in her eyes. She had noticed what I had done almost immediately.
She gave a quiet laugh and tilted her head slightly. "Was that really necessary?"
I didn't ans
