Chapter 28

SERAPHINA

Philip’s eyes were fixed on me, sharp like he wanted to tear the truth out of my mouth.

“What were you doing in Isabella’s room?” he asked.

I didn’t even let myself think for a moment what I'd tell him or even let my heartbeat give away what I'd done back in her room. I lied before the pause could give me away.

“I saw someone leave my room,” I said quickly. “I thought it was Isabella. We… We had a crash in the kitchen earlier, and I scared the ...