Chapter forty-two

Lana

The tension in the dining area thickens as Matthias directs a pointed question at Katarina. Everywhere becomes so silent like a graveyard, and I can't help but wonder if she will reveal the truth.

Holding my breath, I brace myself for whatever choices she decides to make. As they exchange glances, I watch her meet Matthias' chilling gaze with a steely determination that surprises me.

“No, Matthias, I haven't found my mate yet. I'm still searching,” Katarina replies, her voice steady despite the fact that she just lied.

Matthias's scrutinizing eyes linger on Katarina for a moment longer, as if he can sense the unspoken thought beneath her composed expression.

“It looks like we all have a lot to discover,” Damon interjects, leaning back in his chair, a smirk playing on his lips. “Let’s eat. We have to be on our way soon to dig out more truth.” He muses, his amusement is obvious in his deep commanding voice.

All of a sudden, I have an inkling that he's the reason we are having th