Chapter 78: Liam's Darkside
Elara’s POV
"I hate you, Elara. I hate you so much!"
Aria’s voice rang out, laced with venom and something unhinged.
Her foot slammed into my ribs again, hard enough that the breath rattled out of me. Pain burst through my chest, and I coughed... thick, red blood spilling from my lips onto the dirt.
Around us, the clearing was empty, quiet. Too quiet. No birds. No rustling wind. Just my broken gasps and her manic panting.
“Ready to reveal yourself?” Aria spat, eyes wild and glowing faintly. “How long did you think you could fool them? Kian. Liam. The others. You think you’re smarter than me?”
I didn’t answer. Couldn’t. My mouth tasted like rust and regret, and my vision was swimming.
She grabbed a fistful of my hair and yanked my head up, forcing me to
