The Truth Behind the Trigger

Vivienne’s POV

For a long moment, I couldn’t breathe. My entire body went still, my gaze locked on Valentin like my mind couldn’t quite comprehend that he was actually standing there. His expression was carved from stone, and that silence alone made my stomach turn.

Ruslan frowned when I didn’t answer him. “Vieve?” he asked, his tone shifting with confusion. Then his eyes followed mine. The instan