Penelope's POV
The morning after the social gathering, I wake up feeling lighter.Like I've put down a weight I didn't realize I was carrying.
Isla is already awake when I stumble into the kitchen. She's making coffee and scrolling through her phone.
"You're all over social media," she says without looking up. "Ice Angel Dumps Bloodfang Heir is trending."
"Great." I pour myself coffee. The mug is warm against my palms. "Just what I need."
"Actually, most of the comments are supportive." Isla turns her phone to show me. "People are calling you brave. Saying Liam had it coming."
I scan the comments. She's right. Mixed in with the usual gossip and speculation are messages of support. Women thanked me for standing up to him. Men admitting they'd seen red flags in Liam's behavior.
"Huh."
