I refuse to accept Selene’s words at this very moment. I can sense her manipulative ways, fueled by her deep-seated insecurities. I couldn’t help but burst into laughter. “Do you know what, dear madam? You are the epitome of perfection and strength, surpassing all others. But I can sense the fear in your eyes, a trembling vulnerability that betrays your true emotions.” “Your feeble attempts to belittle me only highlight your deep-rooted insecurity. You perceive me as a formidable threat, capable of snatching Magnus away from your grasp.” As soon as those words escaped my lips, her eyes instantly widened. Her eyes widened in disbelief as my words hung in the air as if she couldn’t fathom how I had summoned the courage to confess such a thing. “Not! It was him, the very person, who conf