BRIDGETTE 

Mirabel took a while before she stepped fully into the room, locking the door behind her even though her trepidation was very visible. I looked at Uther who was still carrying that charming smile on his face, but I didn't let it get to me. 

"Mirabel, do you know this man?" I asked her. "Help me understand what's happening here." 

I said, not pleased one bit about what Ace had done. She exchanged a brief glance with Ace and then turned towards me. 

"Bridgette, I- I'm sorry, I didn't expect to find you here. I should leave. And no, I don't know him." She finished, but the look on...