AYLA As we walked back to the room where Luna Martha and Megan were talking, I tried to keep my composure. Jay walked beside Alpha Julius, their expressions unreadable, but my focus was on what awaited me behind that door. When Alpha Julius opened it, the sound of laughter greeted us, warm and infuriating. I stepped inside to see Luna Martha and Megan laughing together, their faces glowing with joy. The sight made my stomach churn. That should be me. I should be the one sitting next to Luna Martha, basking in her approval and affection. Instead, I was being forced out, discarded like I didn’t matter. Then I saw Natalia standing nearby, pouring tea for the two of them. She glanced at me, her lips curling into a smug grin as if she knew exactly what I was thinking. Anger bubble

