Chapter 50

Indeed, years of pain had filled my eyes.

And I hated her for seeing it.

For recognizing it, for feeding off of it like she always had.

But I wouldn’t give her the victory.

So, I smiled. My lips stretched into a slow wide grin. Tears in my eyes, but I was grinning and that made me feel dangerous.

And I let my own words cut just as deep.

“You’re right, Vespera.” My voice was light, almost sweet. “