The room Sebastian led me to was stunning, a masterful blend of elegance and power, but I barely noticed the details. My mind was spinning, thoughts crashing together as I tried to piece together how my life had spiraled so quickly.
“Stay here,” Sebastian said curtly, not even sparing me a glance as he turned to leave.
“Wait,” I called out, surprising even myself with the strength in my voice.
He stopped, his hand still on the door handle, but he didn’t turn around. “What?”
I hesitated. The words were caught in my throat, but I forced them out. “Why are you doing this? Why didn’t anyone tell me?”
He turned slowly, his dark eyes locking onto mine. There was no warmth in them, no sign of empathy. “Do you think this is about you?” he asked, his voice low and biting. “You’re just a pawn i
