I felt a surge of conflicting emotions—anger, disbelief, and a flicker of hope. If what Maeve was saying was true, it meant Klaus never betrayed me. But could I trust her? She had lied before, orchestrating a deception that had shattered my world.
"Why should I believe you now?" I demanded, my voice laced with skepticism. "After everything you've done, why would you suddenly decide to tell the truth?"
Maeve wiped her tears, her expression earnest. "Because I have nothing left to lose. Icarus abandoned me, and Klaus hates me. My lies destroyed everything. This is my only chance to make things right, to clear Klaus's name and maybe find some redemption for myself."