NATALIA
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Caleb's words hung heavy in the air, suffocating me with disbelief and confusion. How could Lycia, someone I had once upon a time trusted and considered as my friend, be capable of such treacherous actions?
I already knew she wasn't who I thought she was after she blatantly lied to Rylan in front of me, but the shock and betrayal still lingered in my heart as I stared at Caleb, his gaze steady as he relayed the unsettling truth.
"But why would Lycia even go so far as to try to kill us?" I finally managed to voice out, the words tinged with disbelief. "I can't understand why she'd go so far. Also, how did you even end up finding out that she was responsible for trying to kill us both?"
Caleb's shoulders sagged as he took a deep breath before responding. "After spending my f
