Ivy’s POV
After the meeting with the Alpha, I was no longer locked in Kiernan’s chambers.
I was allowed to walk around the west wing of the estate, as long as I stayed away from Selena’s side and never left without a guard.
It wasn’t freedom. Not really. It just meant the cage had gotten a little bigger.
I walked slowly down the hallway, keeping my eyes low even though I could feel people watching.
Servants moved around me like I was a ghost. Some glanced at me with pity. Others didn’t even look at all.
I didn’t blame them. They’d heard the rumors.
Ivy Gray,
the poisoner.
Ivy Gray,
the liar.
Even with proof in hand, I was still the girl who almost brought shame to the Blackwood name.
I stopped by a window and looked out over the gardens. They were quiet too. Even the flowe
