Chapter 39 : Wanting the Truth

Rhea

Finally, finally, the truth about Anastasia was revealed. Everyone knew how horrible she was, and that she tried to kill me. I couldn’t believe she’d been banished, though. That was almost too good to be true. I’d never have to see her again around here. I’d never been happier about anything in my life.

I sat in my room, the twins with me. They both sat on my bed while I sat in my desk chair.

“So, Rhea, how do you feel?” Gerard asked.

“Vindicated,” I replied.

“Good,” Dylan said. “You deserve this win.”

“Thank you,” I said, not entirely sure I meant it. The gratitude was real, but I wasn’t sure if I truly deserved it.

Something kept bothering me as we sat and talked. Veronica was my mother. Why had the monster called me by my mother’s name? Both of my parents were dead, and Alpha Angus knew them. Surely, he could tell me something about them. I had to know.

“Rhea? What’s going on up in your head?” Gerard asked.

“I’ll be right back,” I said. “Come with m