Briar
I stared up at Selena, her words ringing in my ears. "He's like this because of you!" The accusation hit me like a physical blow, knocking the wind out of me more effectively than her shove had.
For a moment, I couldn't move, couldn't speak. Then, slowly, I pushed myself to my feet, ignoring the ache in my tailbone from the fall.
"What are you talking about, Selena?" I demanded, my voice shaking slightly.
Selena's lips curled into a sneer. "Are you really that dense, Briar? You're the reason Damian is suffering. You're the reason he's cursed."
I shook my head, desperately trying to deny her words. "No, that's not... you're lying."
"Am I?" Selena challenged, taking a step closer. The click of her heels echoed in the empty hallway. Her eyes glittered with malice. "Think about it,
