NATALIA
“Talia, answer me,” he said, trying to stay calm. Earlier, you knew exactly that the rogues were going to attack the pups. How did you know that?”
The suspicion in his voice suffocated me. He was trying so hard to hang on to his trust in me, but it wavered too quickly. It’s just like that day all over again.
I couldn’t answer. If I try to explain the truth right now, they’ll think I’m either lying, or it would solidify their doubts about me.
“Natalia, answer me, for goodness sake. Say something!” He demanded, eyes already glowing in anguish.
I flinched. I’ve heard that tone before. He had used that when he was angry at me for not telling him that Lorelei left.
My hands formed into fists. I’ve done nothing, and yet one accusation and I was already indicted for something I tr
