Diana's POVThe mansion stood tall in front of me, its windows shining in the fading light like watchful eyes. This was Victoria’s home. My heart pounded as I stood at the door. This was the moment I had been waiting for—the moment I would finally hear the truth.

Before I could knock, the door opened. Victoria stood there, calm and unreadable, but

something flickered in her eyes when she saw me. Was it recognition? Worry? I couldn’ttell. “ Diana,” she said softly, like a sigh. “Come ...