Cahir arched an eyebrow, those deep green eyes flickering with a trace of dark amusement.
He said nothing. Just a slight lift of his chin, gesturing for Allison to continue.
Allison drew a deep breath, her face contorting with pain and inner struggle.
"Katia... she was afraid you'd reject her because of your engagement to me. That's why she drugged your drink..."
Her voice trembled as though speaking these words caused her unbearable anguish. She lifted her head, eyes reddening as she looked up at Cahir.
"The next morning, I caught her leaving your room. I... I confronted her, demanded to know what happened. She finally broke down and confessed everything."
Allison paused, biting her lip. Tears pooled in her eyes.
"She said since the Moon Goddess chose her as your de
