Vera's pov
Could Dan really be dangerous?
It didn’t feel that way when I met him. He had smiled, spoken kindly, even smiled at me. Nothing about his behavior screamed ‘threat.’ Still, the way Gideon reacted made it impossible to ignore.
What happened between them?
Their history must be deep, filled with betrayal and pain. But I didn’t know the details, and that made it harder to judge.
I sighed and stood up. The cool air wasn't helping anymore. I needed to clear my thoughts properly. Slowly, I made my way back inside the mansion, heading to my room. The corridors were quiet, only the soft sound of my footsteps echoed as I walked.
Once I entered my chamber, I closed the door behind me and leaned against it, letting out a breath I didn’t realize I’d been holding. The silence in here w
