Avery's POV
The silence in the room was like a thick, heavy thing. I stared at Beatrice, my heart fluttering like a panicked bird trapped in my ribs.
How did she even remember Leo? Normally Beatrice's hangovers are the worst, and she normally does not remember a thing.
What do I say? I cannot let her think Leo was here last night. I would lose him as my master, and Mum could chase him out of the house.
Then I would really have to choose between telling Leo the truth he is oblivious to, or stay loyal to my mum and my sisters. Ugh, I am not ready to fully pick a side yet.
"I asked you a question, Avery." Beatrice stared at me with much impatience, and my heart pounded faster.
Then...
I got it!
I burst out into a sharp, surprised laughter.
"What the hell are you talking about, Beatri
