Chapter 222

“Magnus, that is not true.”

“Isn’t it?”

She took a step toward him.

“No.”

But Magnus shook his head.

“You knew I would not agree.”

Valera could not deny it.

“You knew I would stop Sybil from leaving with Vex.”

Silence.

“And that is exactly why you did not tell me.”

Valera’s eyes filled with tears.

“I was trying to protect them.”

“And I was trying to protect you.”

His words came sharp and immediate