why would you think that of me 54
Chapter 54 Draya POV I had everything set perfectly. Candles flickered along the dining room walls, casting long golden shadows that danced like secrets waiting to be told. The sun was dipping lower, surrendering the sky to night. Perfect timing. Darkness always made things easier. I couldn’t help the small laugh that slipped from my lips. He had been unraveling all day… seeing things, hearing voices. Exactly as planned. I almost wished I could’ve watched it unfold, watched the confusion build behind his eyes. Instead, I had to settle for imagination..I contacted Queen Elena earlier. Told her everything. The progress. The cracks formed in him. She laughed pleased, proud.. Proud of me. That approval warmed something inside me that had been cold for months. For a moment, I felt… accompli
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