The laughter of the Past Vione vanished in an instant, replaced by another question that arose in her mind. Were those tears really tears of amusement, or just the opposite? Maybe they were tears she had been holding back until she finally had a reason to let them fall.
"Vione?"
The past Vione stumbled over her words. "Y-yes, of course, Cora. I'm fine."
"Are you sure?" Cora asked again, her voice sounding suspicious. "Because I feel differently. My intuition tells me something's wrong."
The Past Vione could only remain silent.
"So be honest with me. Are you having problems?" There was a slight pause, as if Cora needed reassurance to continue. "Is it to do with the recent rumors? The gossip about Alpha."
There was a pang in The Past Vione's heart, as if someone were squeezing it. She
