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Mara's Pov

The echoes and loud noise from my shout woke Rhys up from sleep.

"MARA!" Rhys shouted, awake. He sat up, rubbing his eyes, confusion etched on his face. "What...what happened?" he asked.

Talia, still lying beside him, smiled sweetly. Her words still echoed in my mind. I shook with rage.

"Ah Rhys darling, you're awake, Talia said, smiling sweetly at Rhys.

Rhys gazed at Talia, confusion spread across his face, he then turned to face me.

"Mara, what….? Rhys began.

I froze where I stood a few inches from the door, anger and hurt rushing within me.

"You and Talia!" I accused. My voice shaking, "I saw you! She was all over you!"

Talia's smile grew brighter. "Rhys was just tired, Mara," she said. "I was helping him relax."

Rhys' face darkened. His expression changed from confusion to alarm.

"That's not true, Talia," he growled, swinging his legs over the side of the bed. "You took advantage of me."

Talia's eyes widened.

"Advantage?" she repeated. "I was just being a Nice."

Rhys st