Chapter 12
Shattered Heritage
Ava’s POV
“You are lying, Ava!”
Her voice was like a blade of ice. Goosebumps erupted along my arms, and a frantic surge of adrenaline made my heart hammer against my ribs like a trapped bird. My breath hitched, coming in shallow, jagged gasps. I couldn't stop the reflexive shaking of my head, my mind spinning into a void of panic.
Tears blurred my vision, pooling in the corners of my eyes. I didn't even realize I had drifted away mentally until I felt her hand firm against my lap, anchoring me back to the sofa.
“What happened, Ava?” she asked, her voice softening as she sat beside me.
“You said... you said I was lying,” I sputtered, my voice trembling.
She nodded slowly. “You can open up to me, Ava. Whatever happened between you and Lucky... in a way,
