Aria's POVSophia glared at the camera, her eyes like daggers, as if she could pierce through the screen and straight into my heart."I know you're jealous of me. I know you hate me. But you shouldn't fabricate lies to smear my father! Your father! Aria!"My name was the spark that ignited the wildfire.The reporters snapped forward, microphones lunging like muzzles ready to bite."Ms. Sophia Darvin, you're accusing Aria. Do you have any evidence?""Mr. Patrick Darvin, do you believe Aria is responsible?""Mrs. Margaret Darvin, the expos— or your daughter, which do you trust?"Their questions fell like blows. My claws dug crescents into my palms as I fought the instinct to shift. My wolf prowled and paced within me, wanting out.But I stayed still, watching the livestream.Margaret said nothing, her silence was a cold, calculated weapon. Sophia and Patrick spoke for her, like a united front, or an illusion of one."Ladies and gentlemen, please calm down," Patrick commanded, gripping a
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