Lucien's POV
The sudden calm that settles over the cafeteria felt like the quiet after the storm, heavy, silent, and filled with unspoken words. I glance around, awaiting an answer to my question, but no one seems to be giving any answer anytime soon. Just then, Sara steps forward with her lunch in hand.
"Alpha Lucien, it was Aria. She made Mara slip and hurt her legs badly," she responds, her voice low and steady.
"Liar!" Aria snaps immediately, making my gaze shift to her. "You guys are bloody liars!" Her tone grows rash in defense.
"Oh please, Aria, there's no need to pretend. You did it, or didn’t you?" Sara further questions, while I watch Aria’s face flush with fury. Immediately, Mara cuts in, shifting my focus toward her.
"Alpha Lucien, I sprained my ankle badly. Please, can we
