Roisin
I wanted the ground to swallow me whole, but the image of his piercing gaze flashed in my mind, making me even more self-conscious.
“I—That’s not—” I tried to respond, but my words jumbled in my throat.
Enid raised an eyebrow as I fidgeted in place, clearly amused by my flustered reaction. “Oh come now, dear. You don’t need to pretend with me,” she teased.
I crossed my arms, desperately trying to maintain my composure. “There’s really nothing going on between me and Visaris. It’s...complicated. He’s...he’s my mate, yes, but it’s not like what you think.”
Enid let out an exaggerated huff, her eyes twinkling. “Oh, Roisin, you’re a terrible liar. Your face says it all.”
I bit my lip, feeling the heat rush to my cheeks again. Of course, I couldn’t hide the truth from Enid. No ma
