The Crimson Queen

Vesper Thorne was clever, and I despised her for it. She manipulated everyone, especially Kaelen, and my hatred for her grew by the minute. I wanted to expose her deceit, but I knew it could backfire on me.

"Where did you get that information?" I asked calmly.

"I heard it on the news. It's heartbreaking to know you've suffered both physically and emotionally from losing your child," Mrs. Mercer sa