Sebastian's POV
“It’s not fair!” Lily whines, pouting. “Miranda is making outrageous demands! She actually had the audacity to wager the formula! Are we really going to let a half-breed dictate terms like this?”
Lily inches closer to me, pushing right past any semblance of comfortability I once felt. I inhale sharply. My inner wolf growls, wanting to lurch and attack Lily for being so close. I let the growl escape my throat and can feel Lily freeze beside me. She quickly takes a step back, putting distance between us.
“If you’re so certain that Miranda won’t succeed, then there’s no reason to be afraid and lash out like this,” I respond in a deadpan tone.
“I’m… I’m just worried about the possibility of her being right, no matter how small the possibility is,” Lily stammers. She shifts
