SIN

I paced around the room and sighed. No sign of Artemisia yet, and it was going to be a week now.

I could barely think straight as I centred all my thoughts on her, and it annoyed me I wasn't discerning enough the night she ran.

I blamed myself each day for not chasing Emma away from the room as soon as I noticed her.

Heck, I blamed myself for entertaining her shenanigans.

I blamed myself for letting her stay more than her visit.

The first time Artemisia had changed her attitude towards her, I should have sent her packing

But then, I hadn't because of Artemisia.

I thought...