Defending the Ice Queen

Eleanor lived in a villa in Cresthaven. When I dropped her off that afternoon, she seemed to have heard about it already, a hint of worry creased her brow.

"Let Alistair handle it," Eleanor said calmly.

"Serena, you've been with me all afternoon. Are you tired? Come in for a cup of tea," she invited.

I quickly made up an excuse and declined, but my heart started pounding.

I had a feeling that the