Maya’s POV
“What can’t I find out?”
Julian’s cold voice sent shivers racing down my spine.
Every muscle in my body locked.
For one terrifying second, neither Sophie nor I answered.
The hallway felt unbearably quiet.
Then, as though a switch had been flipped, Sophie’s expression changed completely.
The fear vanished.
A bright smile spread across her face.
“Oh, babe.”
She walked toward Julian with effortless confidence, slipping naturally into the role I had seen her play since the moment we met again.
She stopped beside him, gently straightening the collar of his jacket.
“I was just telling Maya that your birthday is coming up.”
Julian raised an eyebrow.
“My birthday?”
“Yes.” Sophie laughed softly. “I’ve been planning something special for weeks, and Maya accidentally overhea
