How dare she even try to lie to her? How dare she try to play the victim! Eloise’s breath was ragged, her fury was volcanic, and her urge to scream was to erupt. But instead, her fingers latch onto Tamara’s hair like claws before she could finish her lies. A shriek tore through her throat the moment she felt the brutal grip. “Ahhh! Wh-what are you doing?!” she cried, her eyes wide with disbelief. But what she saw in Eloise’s eyes wasn’t just anger. It was hatred. Unfiltered, deep, and soul-cutting. Before Tamara could say one more word, Eloise yanked her so hard, jerking her neck like a rag doll, that her balance gave way, and Eloise dragged her down. “ “Let go of me! Are you insane?!” Tamara shrieked, her hands flailing. “You think you get to ruin my life and still play the victim?

