As Hetty waited for Alvar's response, every nerve in her body was on edge.
Yes, she was drawn to Alvar's strong, sensual presence, and she had developed feelings for him. But what she truly wanted was a love that was pure and undivided.
The thought of the man by her side harboring feelings for another woman made her feel as if she'd swallowed something bitter and foul.
Alvar's expression darkened, his frustration evident. He couldn't shake the feeling that Hetty's words had an underlying meaning, something that was making him increasingly uneasy.
"What are you getting at? This is supposed to be our time together, yet you keep bringing up Elena."
Under the soft glow of the moonlight, the night breeze gently stirred her long hair. Hetty's once-soft features hardened, her face gradually
