Aarhea’s Point of View:
Amara paced the room, her skirts swishing angrily. “You’re still defending him, Aarhea? After everything we found?”
I hugged my arms to my chest. “What if Jake isn’t guilty? What if someone wants us to believe he is?”
Logan slammed his hand on the table, making the maps and letters flutter.
“Stop excusing him! The maps were in his room. The letters carried his mark. He’s a traitor, Aarhea. You have to face it.”
Roman’s voice was lower, more controlled. “This isn’t just about you anymore. The pack is watching. If you side with him, you’ll fall with him.”
I bit my lip and let my shoulders slump, pretending their words were cutting me down.
“Maybe I was foolish,” i whispered, enought them to hear me.
Amara softened instantly, stepping close to wrap her arm aro
