Athena's heart raced painfully as a whirlwind of emotions swirled within her.
Betrayal clung to her like a heavy fog, thickening the air around her. Aiden, the one person she thought she could trust more than anyone else, had kept such a monumental truth from her. She had always confided in him, shared her deepest fears and insecurities. To an extent, he was supposed to be her closest confidant—closer than even Gianna.
How could he have kept something so significant from her? The thought of it gnawed at her core, making her stomach turn, making her nauseous.
She felt small, foolish even, for thinking that their bond was unbreakable no matter what. For the very foundations of their friendship felt like they were crumbling beneath her.
How could he do this to her, after all they have been through? Was he among those that had made this decision? Did he kill Scarlet too?
