Rhea’s POV The moment I hear her say that, my heart begins to pound so loud. I stand frozen just outside the door, my hand still on the knob, listening to their voices drift out from the living room. For the past few days, I’ve done everything to stay invisible in this pack house. like a shadow that no one notices. I slip in late at night, wake up before dawn, do my chores quietly, and head out without a word. I keep my head down, avoid eye contact, and never stay where I might draw attention. All I want is to save enough from my job to get out, to start fresh without their cold stares or cruel words tearing at me. But now Sophia’s bringing me up again. Inside, Ethan chimes in first. “Yeah, Sophia’s right. Rhea’s been acting all weird lately. Sneaking around like she’s got something

