Marsai:
And just like that, it felt like my skull had been slammed against a wall. Sharp, jarring, and so deeply painful it stole the air from my lungs.
I thought my mates would believe me.
I thought they’d stand by me, defend me... not let this happen.
“Th-they did?” I whispered, disbelief clinging to my voice as I blinked hard, trying to hold back the tears that were threatening to spill.
"Y... yeah." She hesitated, then looked over her shoulder before locking eyes with me. “I’m so sorry, but you have to go. I overheard them in a meeting. They’re finalizing everything now. It won’t be long before they come.”
Then, like it was nothing, she held up the keys and wiggled her brows. Trying to make me smile, maybe ease the heaviness pressing down on me.
“As for the keys, let’s just say
