Back in the Empire
Nancy's voice cut through the quiet deserted area of city like a blade dipped in disgust.
"I never thought you'd be this kind of person," she said, each syllable shaking with anger she didn't bother to hide. "Honestly, I'm disgusted that I.. and even my family stood beside you back then. We defended you. We supported you because we thought you were wronged. But to imagine you lied…"
Her eyes narrowed, burning with a hatred Selena had never seen from her before.
Selena stood frozen, head bowed so low it almost touched her chest. Shame clung to her like a suffocating veil. Her fingers trembled against her dress, gripping the fabric so tightly that the seams nearly tore. She couldn't lift her head. She didn't dare.
She had been on her way to the Virelan household finally determined to reveal everything when Nancy intercepted her. Selena expected coldness, but not this… not that Nancy already knew.
