Isla's Pov Gasps rang throughout the entire place; I stared at my mother in shock. “W… What?” I asked dumbfoundedly, “M… Mom? What are you saying?” I choked, stunned. My hand flew to my cheek, still burning from the slap, “No, I… I didn’t…”“Don’t you dare lie! You sent people to kidnap her, to kill her!”I shook my head frantically, my vision blurring, “No! That’s not true, I would never hurt Arielle! Tell them, Arielle, please, tell them the truth! I wasn't the one who kidnapped you! I didn't!”All eyes turned to Arielle, still nestled in Lucien’s arms, looking so heartbreakingly fragile. Her lower lip trembled, and tears fell down her bruised cheeks.She looked at me with eyes filled with pain and betrayal, “Why do you hate me so much, Isla?” She whimpered, her voice barely a whisper, “I never did anything to you…”My blood ran cold.“No… Arielle, don’t…” I stepped forward, but Lucien growled, a warning in his eyes that made my steps falter.“You took everything from me.” Arielle
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