Amara's POV

"Cassian, don't listen to her!" Isobel's voice was a frantic hiss, her face pale with a mix of fear and indignation. She took a stumbling step toward him, her hand reaching for his arm. "She's lying. She's just saying this to get back at me. She's a bitter, jealous woman!"

I let out a short, cold laugh. "Pathetic, Isobel. That's what you sound like right now. I have no reason to lie, but you have every reason to cover your tracks. Now, are you going to tell him the truth or ...