Chapter 13: Predator and Prey
(Olivia's POV)
Isabelle Stone stared at me in shock, her hand slowly rising to touch the red mark blooming on her cheek. Her eyes widened with disbelief before narrowing into furious slits.
"Olivia Winters, you dare to hit me!" she shrieked, raising her hand to strike back.
I caught her wrist mid-air with surprising strength, my fingers digging into her skin. The room fell silent as everyone watched our confrontation.
"Isabelle Stone," I hissed, my voice dropping to a dangerous whisper, "let me hear you insult Lily again, and I'll tear your mouth apart!"
My emerald eyes blazed with maternal fury. The chilling rage emanating from me was palpable, making Isabelle instinctively step back.
"You're crazy," she whispered, but I could see the fear in he
