I couldn’t believe what was happening. Just moments ago, Seraphina had been my friend, my savior, the one person who’d shown me kindness. Now she stood across from me with hatred burning in her eyes, ready to destroy me in front of everyone.“What’s happening?” I whispered to Eos, my mind reeling from the betrayal.“She played us,” Eos growled, her voice filled with shock and anger. “From the very beginning, this was all a trap.”My heart shattered as the truth sank in. Seraphina had never wanted to help me. She’d orchestrated my freedom, my new status, even this challenge, all to humiliate me in the most public way possible.“But we can still win this,” Eos said fiercely. “I don’t care about her training or her experience. We’re stronger than she knows.”"Are you sure about this, Aurora?" she asked sweetly, loud enough for everyone to hear. "It's not too late to withdraw your challenge.""I'm sure," I said, proud that my voice didn't shake."Very well." Her expression shifted slightl
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