Bella’s smirk glistened, her eyes bright with malice. She had long awaited a moment like this...an opportunity to show everyone that the so-called Luna Faye was nothing more than an outsider who had slipped into the role by obligation rather than worth. And now, in front of watchful eyes, she had her chance.
Faye knew it was a trap the moment Bella issued the challenge. If she refused, she would seem weak, unworthy of the title Luna. If she accepted, she risked indulging in Bella’s drama and feeding into her need for attention.
So she had done what her instincts told her...she declined, calmly and dismissively.
"I'm not doing this with you," Faye said.
She had turned her back to walk away, choosing the path of restraint, of dignity.
But Bella would not allow that. This was the best ch
