The shadow of vengeance

t of her wanted to believe Edward, to trust that he was genuinely seeking redemptio

one measured. "We need to discuss this

y. She looked at Edward, then at Kier

"Edward, tell me everything. What did the Meridan

over his face. "I'll tell yo

mind racing with questions and doubts. Kieran stood besid

s betrayal was just the tip of the iceberg. The Meridans' treache

his voice barely above a whisper. "They've been secretly gathering sup

. "And what about the king?" s

"I'm afraid Father is...compromised. The Meridans have

er. Her own father, compromised by the

e could continue to pursue her quest for vengeance, or she could form a fra

he right decision. But as she looked at Edward, she couldn't shake the feeling tha

e do, Edward?" Kieran

of the Meridans' treachery and present it to the king. If we can prove t

to form in her mind. "And what

don't know, Bella. But we have to try.

hoice. She could continue to pursue her quest for vengeance, or she could form a

he balance, and Bella knew that s