Shattered Delusions

Sylvia's expression darkened as she strode forward and struck Jaxon sharply across the face.

Smack!

"Are you feeling calmer now?"

Seeing Sylvia's fury—and sensing the burning sting on his cheek—Jaxon finally snapped out of his daze.

"I..."

But Sylvia didn't give him a chance to speak.

"Jaxon, listen up.

"First, the only reason I ever helped you before was that I was using you. If assisting a theri