The Breaking Point

Valerica's POV

Once Odelia left the room to fetch tea, pulling the heavy oak door shut behind her, I stood alone facing Morrigan and my mate, Garrick. The silence stretched, thick and suffocating. The moonstone on the bronze candelabra cast a pale glow across the room, illuminating the stark contrast between us.

Morrigan stood tall, her posture rigid with military pride. She wore gleaming battle