XYRA'S POV
My stomach clenched as Clara's response landed. I noticed that her voice was accompanied by an undercurrent of spite. It was clear she was picking up on my discomfort, and she was twisting it into something sharper, something accusatory.
"Wait, you thought I'd break up with him because you...kissed him?" she said, her voice was reeling with mock surprise. "Don't be ridiculous, Xyra!"
The playful jab felt more like a punch to the gut. Shame washed over me, and it was hot and unwelcome. I hadn't intended to cause drama, hadn't meant to imply anything about their relationship. Yet, here we were, making me the villain.
Before I could stammer out an apology, Clara continued, her words were diced with stylish barbs. "Honestly, you should focus on finding your own happily ever afte
