Alpha Female Ciciane's POV Still
I stand there transfixed as I try to process Herod and Xanne's words.
The puzzle slowly fell into place as all the clues became crystal clear. However, my subconscious stubbornly refused to accept the irrefutable truth. Xanne who couldn't take her eyes off Harad when we lived in the cave in the forest, that nagging feeling that something vital was missing in the relationship between Harad and me, his insecurity about my lukewarm attitude towards him, Herod who initially showed mild affection for Xanne.
There were signs, I just don't know if I'm the only one who didn't pay attention to them.
The King and Queen's unrelenting gaze is fixed upon us while Herod and Xanne sport villainous smirks. My bewilderment mounts at the sight of my best friend, for neve
