Rowena thought there was no point in hiding what was already so clear. Her spontaneous and natural reaction had probably already given Usher a clue. She was sure it wasn't difficult for him to figure it out, and her assumption was met only with curiosity. Usher didn't seem surprised by the question and that made her wonder even more.

On the other hand, Usher was convinced that he had just realized it when he saw Rowena arrive with such overwhelming concern. It made no sense for Rowena to be so worried about Vione unless there was something going on between them. Even if Rowena was the kindest witch in the...