Was she…being kind?
As Royce stood there, thinking about what Kareen had said, a little piece of her couldn’t help but hope that maybe a part of Kareen felt some semblance of affection for her.
Why would you try to relate to someone you don’t even care about? Royce asked herself this question as she desperately searched for a reason not to hold so much resentment for the she-wolf standing in front of her.
“I know it does. Speaking as someone who lost people at a young age, I know that it isn’t easy to try and pick up the pieces. Move on. Be greater.”
“It’s…the hardest thing…I’ve ever had to do,” said Royce.
“Hm..maybe,” said Kareen in turn. Royce met her gaze. “But you were also blessed beyond measure to have someone so prestigious and powerful-such an amazing family…to take you in.
