Laila's POV “Ohhhh… the plot thickens,” the mermaid’s voice cut through the tension, almost delighted.My heart dropped as I watched the light fade from his eyes as the last fragments of the woman’s face faded into nothing.Theron didn’t step back. He stood rooted at the edge of the lake, fists shaking, chest rising unevenly. His expression wasn’t shock anymore. It was anger.He stared at the water like he wanted to tear it in half. “Was that true?” he demanded. “Did you kill her?”“What? No—Theron, I told you, I don’t remember everything but I didn’t kill—”“You didn’t kill anybody,” he snapped, mocking my tone. “That’s what you keep saying. You don't mean to hurt anybody but that’s what you do. First my brother, now my mother—”“I didn’t—” My voice cracked, and the panic rising inside me felt like a physical hand squeezing my ribs. “I don’t remember killing anyone. I swear to you.”He moved toward me so fast the wind stung my cheeks. His hand shot up, fingers curled like claws, his
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