Chapter 27

SERAPHINA

Clarissa finally left after talking to me for a long time—about all the wonders Lucien was doing and the privileges they get to enjoy now.

Her words stayed in my head like a nail pressed deep into wood.

“Keep your eyes on Isabella. She hides too much. And pretends a lot. And people with those traits are always up to something not good.”

I sat on my bed for a while, staring at the wall. My mind kept running in circles.

"Why would she warn me? Was it ...