Chapter 397

Evelina

"It's a long story." Alaric's jaw tightened. "After the engagement, they…" he paused, "…someone drugged me. I don't remember the next forty-eight hours clearly. Elowen had my phone."

The words hit me like ice water. "Elowen had your phone?"

"She might have seen it and deleted the message. Or someone else who had access." He met my eyes. "I didn't know you were pregnant, Evelina. I promise