Chapter 39 Not Innocent

Leona's POV: Without Soren's silent consent, would that fool, Elmo, even dare to humiliate me? It was all his fault! It was his ambiguous attitude that sparked Elara's jealousy. His silent consent was what gave my father and Lucian the courage to send me to the mental asylum. Because he stood by and did nothing, my wolf, Hatty, fell into a deep sleep. I was filled with nothing but hatred toward the man standing in front of me. But more than that, I hated my own helplessness. "So eager to defend him, are you?" Soren's voice turned hoarse, warped with something dark. "How did that kiss feel? Does it feel way better than when you were with me? Did your childhood sweetheart let you taste freedom and love?" I laughed so hard that tears spilled from my eyes. With deliberate defiance, I declared, "Yes, it was amazing. His kiss was gentle, unlike yours, you raging beast. All I ever wanted was to be with him!" Soren scowled instantly. Seeing him flaring in anger gave me a twisted sense o