The midday sun cast long shadows across the park, but neither Lily nor Alex noticed as they stood frozen, Maya’s words hanging in the air.
Lily’s heart hammered in her chest, confusion and fear swirling together in a relentless storm.
She stepped closer to Maya, her eyes wide.
“Maya, what are you talking about? What did you hear?” Lily’s voice trembled slightly, and she fought to keep herself steady.
She had to understand what Lexa and Liam were planning.
Maya took a deep breath, her expression grave.
“It was in the cafeteria. Lexa was sitting with Liam, and they were talking about... about a way to change the mate bond.”
Lily’s breath hitched, and Alex’s brows knitted in disbelief.
“They said… they said that Lexa wants to summon the moon goddess and ask her to make her the ne
