“Lyra said you told her to clean up my private room. Is that true?” I watched as Ryker asked her while Nessa held my arm to help me up.

Vera’s face suddenly twisted, and in my heart, I could already tell I was in for more trouble.

She turned to look at me. “How dare you lie against me, Lyra? What is this madness?” She raised her voice at me as she stepped out of Ryker’s arm and slapped me on the face.

I held my face and turned to meet the eyes of my mate, and watched as he kept ...