Clara’s POV
I was done acting weak. Enough was enough, it was time to show my ruthlessness.
I stepped into the room and found Lily standing by the window, looking far too comfortable for someone who didn’t belong here. Without hesitation, I walked straight to her, grabbed her by the throat, and pressed her against the wall. A smirk curled on my lips as she gasped for air.
“Joke time is over,” I said coldly. “What the hell are you doing here?”
Instead of fear, she gave me a sly smile, her voice strained under my grip. “I guess you finally got tired of pretending. I was wondering when you’d drop the little weak-girl act and show the real you.”
I tightened my grip, my nails digging into her skin. “Yeah, well, acting weak is exhausting. And don’t forget, you’re just a human. I could snap
