True Motives

Nimue’s eyes crumpled at the corners, her gaze focused on me in confusion.

She was probably pondering how what I was saying made any sense and honestly, I didn't blame her.

"Listen..." I raised my hand to call her attention, a wry smile curling up my lips. "I know it sounds odd and confusing, but it's the truth. There's a lot you don't know about your mother's marriage to my father."

As I said that, I paused, my gaze going to my clothes littered on the floor. I stood and picked them, wearing my pants since I could notice how distracted Nimue seemed with me being naked and all.

When I was done, I turned back to sit and could've sworn I saw a disappointed look flash in her eyes.

Yikes, she was a wild one, wasn't she? And I thought she was some innocent virgin.

“She's been with Jin all this while. Of course, she's no longer ‘innocent'.” Scratch pointed out inside my head and I couldn't help but agree.

Anyway, after coughing to clear my throat, I continued the conversation. "My father is