CHAPTER 20: The Devil’s Bargain
Elodie's POV
Helena’s words hung in the air like smoke that refused to clear. I couldn't help but stare hard at her.
“What do you mean you ‘made sure’?” My voice came out sharper than I intended.
“What did you do to him?”
Helena did not flinch. She simply tilted her head, as if I had asked something mildly inconvenient.
“Some truths are better left buried, Miss Moreau. Digging them up only causes more damage.”
“That’s not an answer.”
“It is the only answer you will receive.” She leaned back in her chair, perfectly composed.
“Reese’s life is stable now. His mind is clear and his engagement to Betty benefits everyone involved. You have no place in that picture.”
I laughed once, short and bitter. “Stable? You call this stable? He looks at me like I’
