I dropped my gaze at once and letting my face sink into shadow. And then, all of a sudden, a thought struck me, and the corner of my mouth twitched on its own.
I had never hurt anyone with my own hands.
I was good at manipulating people—it was my gift—and I loathed it.
Because I'd seen too many people who got everything they wanted without lifting a finger.
What was left of the goodness in me whispered: Claudia, stay away from evil. Leave this place. Don't go through with it.
I stole a glance at Ronan.The truth was, Ronan had never really remembered me. We'd met only once, years ago, when Aria dragged me to a high-end restaurant I'd never have dared walk into alone. Afterward, Ronan came to pick her up.
He ruffled Aria's hair, his smile so bright it was as if she were the moon itself
