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“You’re recovering faster now. The healers say it was the Mother, intervening on your behalf.”
Despite the traces of satisfaction in her tone, Serin could tell Dalasini was rattled.
It’s Daniel. Serin would have bet anything. Romero certainly had a way about him.
Serin studied her mother out of the corner of her eye. “I hope our houseguest isn’t giving you too much trouble.”
Dalasini’s mouth tightened. “That…man…seems to think he has a claim on you. It’s ridiculous. I don’t understand what possessed Gia to bring him here.”
“He does have a claim. I love him. Unfortunately…for his sake.”
It was the truth, one she couldn’t hide from her mother and father. Daniel, on the other hand, would stay in the dark until she was damn good and ready to say otherwise.
Her mother gasped. “How ca
