----Edward POV---
“It’s the witch! What is the likeness of her doing all the way here? It’s the witch!”
As soon as those words left the rogue’s mouth, Blue surged forward, nearly sinking his teeth into the fool. It took every ounce of my mental strength to restrain him—though, truthfully, I wouldn’t have minded much if I hadn’t succeeded.
“Mind your mouth, Rogue! You’re wading in dangerous waters, insulting my mate.”
“Your mate… My Lord!... I’ve met her! She’s all the way in the States. Why is she not with you?”
“I haven’t met her yet! Are you certain it was her? You said she’s in the States.”
My voice trembled with a mix of hope and disbelief. Elation bloomed in my chest like spring after a cruel winter. She’s real. I’m not losing my mind, not mad like Saul claims.
“You haven’t met
