Ameriah's lips curved into a teasing grin as she looked at Elin. "Then tell me," she said lightly, her tone laced with mischief, "do you love Lord Nathan too?"
The question struck like a thunderclap.
"W...What?!" Freja's startled cry echoed through the tent, louder than she had intended. Her face flushed instantly, and she shot to her feet, her hands flailing as if she could physically swat away the words hanging in the air.
Ameriah tilted her head, her grin widening as Auria began to giggle beside her. "Guess that's a yes," Auria teased, covering her mouth in mock innocence. "Your reaction said it all, Freja."
Freja opened her mouth, but no words came out. She could feel the heat rising from her collarbone to her cheeks.
