Xander Vivienne's face changed in an instant. Her mouth fell open, shock flashing across her features before it hardened into open disgust. Raleigh lifted her frail hands and cupped my face, turning it toward her with an ease that caught me off guard. A stunned silence settled over the room. Only Vivienne’s eyes locked onto us, her expression twisted with disbelief and revulsion. Raleigh didn't so much as glance at her. She looked completely at ease, as if none of this was unusual—like she hadn't just turned the entire room upside down. For a second, all I could do was stare. Cupcake? The word bounced around my head, somehow sounding even worse the second time. I could feel Vivienne's stare burning into the side of my face. I didn't even need to look at her to know she was furious

