*Mature Content*
Elizabeth’s POV
To keep everything on track, I cleverly pour the potion into the wine glass before Edward arrives—just in case things get a bit chaotic. How thoughtful of me! If there were an award for foresight, I'd surely win.
The success of Helen’s plan all hinges on Edward drinking the wine.
Who would've thought Beta Steve would barge in and ruin everything?
As soon as the wine slips down my throat and hits my stomach, panic floods my senses.
I know the situation is gonna spiral out of control, yet I can do nothing to stop it.
Beta Steve takes one look and assumes I’m plotting to poison Edward, and annoyingly, Edward seems to think that’s plausible.
"Were you trying to kill me?" he asks, and I can tell disappointment from his voice.
No, I was just trying to sa
