Vincent dropped my hand immediately, taking a step back. I looked down at my hand that he had been holding, feeling a mixture of jealousy and anger. Bella's eyes darted between us but she kept her smile light. Almost too light and pure.

" It’s… nothing,” he said quickly.

“Nothing?” Bella’s gaze shifted to me, her smile cold. “You must be Selene Ward. I’ve heard quite a lot about you.”

I met her stare, unbothered. “Good things, I hope.”

Her smile didn’t reach her eyes. "Of course. You're Vincent's adopted sister. My father-in-law talks a lot about you. About how good you are."

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