Ava's POV
My mother’s hand clamped onto my wrist the moment Elena disappeared down the hallway. Her grip was firm—too firm.
“Elena was lying,” she said, her voice laced with pleas. “She just wants to turn you against me.”
I yanked my arm away, taking in deep breaths. “You know mother, I have been meaning to actually talk to you and thank goodness I finally get you today…you have been absent from your main duties you claimed to want to do that's why you move in and more present in Arthur's life…everything Arthur has been doing is in your favor…from making you an elder…a top elder and making you oversee some important works in the Luna's house…sometimes overruling mine,* I spat, my breath heavy.
“C'mon you are just overreacting,” she laughed. “There is nothing wrong with Arthur seeing potential, Ava, just focus on your baby.”
Potential? Was she even listening to herself?
“Fine,Then tell me why Arthur would make you the highest elder in the council.” My voice was steady, but my heart w
