RHETT
The moment Jude heard my voice, he turned to me. A smile was planted on my lips as I was more than happy to show off my mate, but I noticed something was off. Nora went quiet, her usual vibrant presence fading into silence.
I could feel her hand trembling in mine, a subtle quiver that sent a shiver down my spine. Concern etched its way onto my face as I turned my gaze toward her. Her eyes were wide and fixed on Jude like she had seen a ghost. Her body trembled, her whole being seemingly caught in the grip of an invisible storm. And then, in a fleeting moment, I saw a tear glistening in her eye.
“Nora, what’s wrong?” I asked, my voice laced with worry.
But she remained silent, her lips pressed tightly together, the words trapped within her.
A single tear escaped, trickling down h
