Chapter 174

"Hmm," Mia said, letting a teasing note creep into her voice as she studied her friend's face. "You're absolutely glowing. I like that look on you."

The blush that spread across Elena's cheeks was answer enough. Even through her own emotional turmoil, Mia felt a genuine moment of happiness for her friend.

At least someone in this complicated mess was getting something good out of it.

Elena ducked her head, trying to hide her smile, but the joy radiating from her was impossible to miss.

There was something different about her today - a lightness that had been missing for weeks, a spark in her eyes that Mia...