Fatal Provocation

"Rough day, huh?" A familiar voice, filled with spite, slithered into Clara's ear. She flinched back, blinking at Lila for a moment before attempting to brush past her.

Seeing Clara ignore her, Lila narrowed her eyes. She snagged Clara's arm, leaning in close. "You ever wonder why your dad went after that secret stuff three years ago?"

Clara's head snapped up, her gaze sharp and cold. Lila's smug