Cierra's POV
The moment I saw Blinky standing with Dominic, my breath caught in my throat. My stepdad’s cold, unreadable expression mixed with Blinky’s tense posture sent dread crawling slowly down my spine.
I barely had time to comprehend what they were discussing when a firm hand clamped around my arm.
I spun around...heart practically leaping out of my chest, only to see George standing there.
His eyes narrowed. “I thought you didn’t want to come in here.”
I swallowed hard, forcing my heartbeat to calm. “Uh...I was looking for you. I thought something happened.”
He studied my face a little too deeply, like he was peeling back every lie I tried to stitch together.
I turned my head quickly and asked, “How did you even know I was here?”
He sighed. “Dad’s guard said he stopped by
