Aurora’s POVBlue’s warning still rang in my head.I stood just inside my door, hand on the frame, heart steady but alert. Hide, I told Blue. Stay back in my mind. Pretend you are asleep.Blue growled softly inside me but obeyed. I felt her presence slip deeper, her scent folding into the background.I took one slow breath, relaxed my shoulders on purpose, and stepped outside like I did not sense anything.That was when she appeared.“Helen,” I said flatly.She stepped out from behind a tree, face twisted with anger. Her eyes were filled with jealousy.“You,” she hissed.Her hand lifted fast, fingers spread. She aimed straight for my cheek.This time, I did not freeze.Before her hand could reach my face, I caught her wrist, twisted it aside, and slapped her across the cheek. Hard.The sound was sharp in the quiet night.Helen’s head snapped to the side. Her eyes went wide.Before she could react, I slapped the other cheek.Her mouth dropped open. She staggered back two steps, hands
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