Solace's POV
"Oh, now it makes perfect sense. She's that woman from the hotel incident!"
"What hotel incident are you referring to?" Her grandmother pressed, confusion evident in her weathered features.
Solace shook her head firmly, unwilling to share the sordid details in front of Lorelei. That particular chapter of her past remained buried for good reason.
Long before the twins arrived, she had sacrificed everything to remain close to Kermit. That meant eliminating any threat that might steal his attention away from her.
During Kermit's darker moods, when rage consumed him and he needed physical release, he had grown cold toward Solace. Her touch no longer satisfied him. Instead, he sought comfort in the arms of strangers.
