Chapter 191

Evelina

I waited until I was home, comfortably seated on my couch with a steaming mug of coffee in hand, to text Phoebe about the article. The soft cushions beneath me provided a stark contrast to the turmoil swirling in my mind.

Me: I talked to Alaric about that article. It's an old photo from months ago. There's nothing to worry about.

Her response was immediate, like she'd been hovering over he