Aria’s POV
The room was steeped in tension, the air crackling with unresolved emotions. Tabitha paced by the window, her sharp heels clicking against the floor. Lucinda leaned casually against the doorframe, but her stiff shoulders betrayed the calm expression she wore.
“She fled before we even got the news,” Tabitha muttered, her words laced with disdain. “Jules was always reckless, but this level of betrayal? It’s almost impressive.” She let out a sharp laugh devoid of humor. “And Zelda? She’s been jealous of you since day one Aria. That kind of bitterness doesn’t just go away.”
I sat at the edge of the sofa, the frustration bubbling under my skin. “But how? How did she, of all people, manage to connect with Juda?”
Tabitha stopped mid-stride, her brow furrowing deeply. “Juda...” Her
