Maia's POVEthan's voice softened instantly, becoming gentle and soft.He used to look at me as if I were his entire world, but now his whole world revolved around his fake sister."Lyra, be good. I'll come home as soon as I'm done here." His tone was tender. "Yeah, I'll take care of myself."He kept coaxing her in that soft voice, like she was some fragile child who needed constant reassurance."Ethan, the dress you sent arrived at the house today, and Maia saw it," Lyra said. "She got really angry and threw it out the front door."Ethan's voice turned cold. "Don't worry about it. I'll have someone send you a new one right away. I'll deal with Maia, and I won't let her steal your spotlight." The venom in his words made my blood run cold. "If she dares refuse, I'll make her regret it."My heart clenched in my chest."Lyrie, don't be sad. Just stay home and wait for me, okay? There are rogues prowling around, so you need to tell me before you go anywhere."He murmured sweet reassurances
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