Alan’s smug look didn’t falter for a second. With a cool, deliberate motion, he pulled out his phone. Blaze’s stomach dropped as Alan tapped the screen and a recording began to play. The sound of his own voice filled the room, unmistakable.
On the recording, Blaze could be heard saying, “Fine, I’ll give you the assignment. Just give me your spot on the team.”
The class fell silent, and Blaze’s heart pounded in his ears. He couldn’t believe what he was hearing. His voice, twisted into a confession he had never made. How?
Seraphina’s eyes widened, and she turned toward Blaze, her face crumpling in disbelief. “How could you?” she whispered, her voice barely holding back tears. "After everything… How could you do this to me?"
Blaze’s heart sank. “Seraphina, no… I didn’t… I swear, I never s
