Chapter 85

CLINTON.

“Can I at least explain everything to you now?” I asked Ruby, releasing a sigh of frustration. I could see the anger in her eyes, and it was piercing my heart.

As soon as I received the information that she was with Kiara, I informed my Beta about the good news before running here. By the look on her face when I arrived, it seemed like she knew I was coming because she was prepared.

“I already gave you a platform; you can choose to lie to me like you have always done,” she answered nonchalantly.

I was going to tell her that I had never lied to her, but I knew it might raise more walls between us, and that was something I didn't want to happen.

“Seraphina and I were childhood friends turned lovers. We took a dark oath…” The words just left my mouth. I didn't want to say these words, but they were out already, and there was nothing I could do.

She froze where she stood, a whirlwind of emotions swirling in her eyes—panic, betrayal, and anger.

I could see when realization h