THE ALPHA'S STEPMATE
He hadn't just ignored me; he had reacted to me before the dismissal.
SIERRA'S POV
Sierra Martinez watched the new girl slink away, shoulders hunched, and felt a surge of satisfaction.
Nobody. Kael had called her nobody.
She tightened her grip on his arm, reclaiming her territory. Three years of careful cultivation - being seen at his side, maintaining her position as Crestwood's queen - and this mousy transfer had nearly disrupted everything.
"That was harsh," she murmured, though secretly pleased.
Kael pulled away gently. "She's my stepsister, Sierra. Keep the drama away from her."