MATTEO
“I didn’t do it.”
The words left my lips of their own accord immediately Thekla walked into the private lodge. I wasn’t leaving anything to chance this time because I wouldn’t survive being away from her after how trying the last time was.
Simply remembering it sent chills down my spine.
“I know, baby, I never thought it was you,” she said, her eyes crinkling at the sides like they did when she was either tired or ridden with worry.
Judging from how she slumped into the couch and sighed, I could tell that it was the latter, but I couldn’t help but be grateful that she believed me.
“I’m just really worried about, Xenia. That picture was really mean and shitty and judging from the rumors that must be flying around, I know she’s taking it pretty hard,” she hissed, swiping somethi
