#Chapter 45: Scars Never Fade

Elara

Zira’s accusation hit me like a knife to the gut.

“She’s the one who attacked me!”

“Attacked you?” I sputtered. “What the hell are you talking about, Zira?”

She pointed at the angry bruise on her face. “Don’t play stupid, Elara. You followed me home last night, and for what? You already got what you wanted, getting me fired like that—”

“Oh, that’s rich,” I said, voice trembling with anger as