Chapter 137

ARIA'S POV

I watched from the shadows as Linda confidently walked right into the silver cell, barely a flicker of hesitation in her steps.

The guards hadn’t so much as glanced at her. Of course, being the ‘supposed’ future Luna had its perks.

For a moment, I thought about following her inside. But the plan in my head fell apart as fast as it formed—Linda would see me in an instant, and even if she didn’t, the guards would. And then…well, that wasn’t exactly the way I wanted to die.

I lingered just out of sight, wrestling with my options, trying to decide if I should risk it. I was just about to turn back when I felt a presence behind me.

I immediately turned around, and a sharp gasp escaped me before a strong hand clamped over my mouth.

Panic shot through me, and my heart hammered wildly against my ribs. But then I saw who it was.

Finn’s gaze met mine, a glint of urgency in his eyes as he held a finger to his lips, signaling me to keep quiet.

My pulse slowed, though only slightly, as