CRYSTAL POV
Each word landed like a weight on my chest.
Aliyah scoffed. "She's not defenseless."
Serena's gaze flicked to her briefly. "Compared to what is out there? She couldn't even stand a change with Tara more of than." she responded.
Aliyah didn't respond.
Because deep down… we all knew. I clenched my fingers tightly at my sides, refusing to let the fear show too much.
"I'm not going to sit here and wait to be hunted," I said, my voice firmer now.
Serena's eyes returned to mine. "And you won't," she replied.
That made me pause.
"What does that mean?" I asked.
But before she could answer, A sharp knock echoed against the door.
All three of us froze instantly.
It wasn't loud.
Aliyah frowned, stepping slightly forward. "Who is it?" she called out
