The Unexpected Summons

Ophelia's smile faded completely. Her eyes glistened with unshed tears, and her voice quivered on the verge of sobs.

"I see," Ophelia murmured softly, her voice barely audible.

Ophelia stepped aside meekly, making way for Rosalind to pass.

Rosalind looked bewildered. "What do they want with me?"

She thought, 'Alistair has barely stepped into the Ashbourne family when he summoned me. What the hell