RUMOURS (PART TWO)

“That’s why I said it’s nothing to be worried about.’ I assured him, wishing he would just let me go.

I was getting dizzy because of the work I’ve been doing for a couple of days now. And it’s giving me a lot of stress and headache, so I needed to rest.

“Don’t tell me such tales, this is real life we are talking about, it’s true there are some things we have to ignore but this is serious and could cause a scandal. A taint to our reputation and make our clan look bad, don’t forget we are collaborating with the Mackenzie clan and the realms.’’ He faced me with a solemn expression with his red eyes. “Rumours are flying around that Oceana has feelings for her brothers.’

“Who would dare say such a thing?’ I feigned solemnly.

“We have to watch her from now on,” he said. “I have seen for myself how obsessed she is with her brothers, even her fiance is talking about it and saying that’s the reason their marriage is being delayed. Her behaviour is becoming very suspicious to the extent of h