Elena’s POV
The chaos in the room suddenly turned into the deafening roar of silence.
No. No, no, no.
What had I just said?!
Kade and Serena both stared at me. Serena’s smug expression had turned to one of pale shock; meanwhile, Kade’s surprise was edged with a hint of suspicion. Rightfully so.
I had just admitted to the fact that Serena had allowed me—“Samantha”—to become a slave. The implications couldn’t possibly be worse. I needed to think quickly.
Before I could speak, Kade stepped closer. The broadness of his shoulders seemed to fill the room, towering over me like a dark shadow. His eyes flashed with anger.
“Elaborate,” he whispered. It wasn’t a request; it was an order.
My mind raced. I needed to come up with an excuse, and quickly, before they realized that I was really ta
