LILA AND MALICIA

After the meeting with the Denizens, Lila's heels clicked on the stone pavement as she left Sebastian's estate, the sound echoing her anger.

The cool evening air slapped her face, but her cheeks burned with humiliation.

She felt like a discarded toy, abandoned for that...Ava.

Lila's eyes stung, tears threatening to spill.

How could Sebastian do this to her? After all her concerted efforts to win him.

The memory of his apologetic expression fueled her rage.

She quickened her pace, her silk cloak billowing behind her.

The scent of blooming flowers mocked her, reminding her of happier times.

Lila's thoughts churned with bitter resentment.

Sebastian had promised to always protect her. That meant he cared for her, she had hoped he would grow to love her back, just as she had loved him.

Now, he chose that insignificant… wolf.

Ava's face flashed in Lila's mind, her features etched with smug satisfaction.

Lila's nails dug into her palms.

“I will show her. I will make her regret stealing Sebas