Jade’s pov:
The sinister smile Beta Marc had flashed us was going to haunt me for days on end for sure. I just knew it didn’t bode well for us.
“How did you find out?” I soon found myself asking Paulina, as I settled in the dining room, while Alex went to train the warriors along with Luc.
“I’ve had my doubts, but was actually only bluffing,” she snickered before a hesitant smile appeared on her face. “I wasn’t sure of shit.”
“Oh?” My eyes widened, “For real?”
She nodded and I grinned like a lunatic, as I found that rather hilarious. Beta Marc had played the long game, only to be fooled by a bluff into revealing his hand.
“I can’t say I am happy I was right. But I am glad I actually thought it was fishy,” came her calm retort.
“I understand,” it was my turn to nod at her. “I
