Solace in the Shadows

Mallory’s POV

Rhona held my gaze for a long moment before she spoke. “I’m sorry, Mallory,” she said, her voice carefully level. “I would love to tell you the truth, but in this case, it’s just not possible. I’m protecting you both when I say this. This secret, I will take to the grave with me.”

“Don’t I deserve to know?” I asked, my hurt clear in my voice and on my face. I made no move to try to h