Camilla's POV
Before I could register what was happening, Gianna closed the distance, and her palm struck my face. The force tilted my head sideways.
My eyes stung, and I felt the shape of her fingers tattooing into my skin.
Shock and pain thundered through my skull.
"Gianna!" Ruben jumped to his feet, his voice filled with disbelief. "What did you do that for?"
"Oh, please." She rolled her eyes and waved him off like he was an annoying fly.
I looked up, my vision blurred with unshed tears, rage rising hot in my chest as I rubbed the sore spot.
"May I know why you slapped me?" I asked, locking eyes with her, fury clashing with confusion.
From the corner of my eye, I saw Elani and Heaven rushing over.
Gianna laughed. A bitter, spiteful sound. "You think you can just get Malakai to
