Ashley's POV
Freya’s phone rang, the sharp sound slicing through the tension in the room. She glanced at the screen and answered quickly.
"Was that Liam?" Freja asked, her voice tight with concern as Freya ended the call. Freya nodded, her face unreadable, her usual calm demeanor replaced by something darker.
"Steven’s furious with Liam," Freya said quietly, her voice tinged with unease. "He let us leave without permission. Now Liam’s probably out there somewhere, trying to find us, bring us back to the Mansion."
Freja’s frustration was palpable. She huffed and shook her head. "We’re not children, Freya. We can go wherever we want. Why’s Liam so scared of Steven?"
Freya sighed deeply, leaning back in her chair, her eyes distant as if seeing something far beyond the room. "Everyone’s scared of Steven. You don’t see it because he’s more relaxed around us, but trust me, Freja, it’s different when you’re not in his inner circle. Liam… Liam’s the only one who can stand up to him. The
