Leia paused by the couch and offered Angelica a respectful nod.
"I heard you lived among humans before ending up in an auction house," Angelica said, her tone edged with superiority. She took a seat with a flourish, her eyes drifting to the bandage wrapped around Leia's leg. "How did you get injured?"
"That's none of your concern," Lucien cut in, already feeling agitated.
Angelica shot him a sharp look. "I brought medicine for Leia. At least allow me the decency to ask. Don't be so rude."
Before Lucien could retort, Leia calmly answered, "A wolf attacked me." She sat down in the sofa chair, folding her hands neatly in her lap.
Angelica's gaze lingered on her. "Lucien told me you're his mate. Yet, I don't see the mark. Has he not branded you?" Her voice dripped with skepticism. "Are you sure a cold-hearted man like him is truly your mate?"
Lucien rolled his eyes, ready to defend himself, but Leia spoke first.
