Ben had always prided himself on being observant. In a place like Ravenswood, where secrets were buried deep and alliances shifted like quicksand, it paid to stay alert. The tension between him and Mira had been simmering since the moment they met, and while she had managed to fool Lucas, Ben wasn’t so easily swayed. There was something off about her, something hidden beneath that poised and charming exterior.
After his conversation with Lucas, Ben was restless. The air in Ravenswood felt heavy, and his instincts told him that something was brewing, something bigger than the petty drama surrounding Emily and Lucas. He needed to dig deeper, and he had a feeling Mira was the key.
As he wandered the halls, the distant hum of a conversation caught his attention. It was faint, but he recogniz
