Beatrice POV
"We didn't," Theron said, his voice firm. "I know this is hard to accept. But you need to try."
"Why?" I asked. "Why do you even want me here? You don't know me. I could be anyone."
"You're our sister," Kaelen said. "That's all we need to know."
"But what if I'm not?" My voice rose. "What if the Moon Goddess brought you to those woods for some other reason and you're all just seeing what you want to see?"
"Is that what you really think?" Silas asked quietly. "Or are you just scared of being disappointed again?"
The question hit too close. I stood up, the chair scraping loudly. "I need air."
"Beatrice" Theron started.
"Please," I said. "Just give me a minute."
I walked out before any of them could stop me. Found a door that led to a garden. The morning air was cold aga
