I could feel a glint of envy along with sorrow gleaming in Zariah’s eyes. She was jealous of my sister.

Her eyes were lingering with the longing, having the untold desire she has never told anyone in her entire life.

"Tell me once, do you think I couldn't give that attention and affection to you?" I whispered in a barely audible tone.

It was jealousy for being unable to have such a happily ever after.

"Sorry what? I didn't hear." Zariah asked, turning her head to me, cutting her talk with Cinzel and turning to me.

"I didn't say anything." I mumbled coldly, not meeting her gaze.

"I thought I...