Mary Ann’s POV
“Your husband’s mistress has more influence than you realize.”
Gregor’s words followed me through the corridor.
I did not stop to question him.
I did not ask what he meant or how he knew. His smile had already told me enough. He wanted me angry. He wanted suspicion to pull Modric and me farther apart. Perhaps Velvera had spoken to him. Perhaps the larger enemy behind the attacks had.
None of that changed the truth I had been avoiding.
Velvera was Modric’s mistress.
Kylian’s silence confirmed their history. The perfume, the scratches, and secret calls confirmed the rest. Modric had protected her name every time I gave him an opportunity to confess.
I had no proof I could place before a council.
But I no longer needed proof to ask my husband one direct question.
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