The Third Person's POV
As the freezing water engulfed him, Isaac looked up through the splashing ripples and caught the reflection of Aria's face: shock, sheer panic, and agonized self-reproach.
A dark, twisted sense of satisfaction washed over him.
Before tracking Aria down, Isaac was told to stay in his bedroom all afternoon.
Edgar told him not to go anywhere until the birthday party began.
In fact, for the past month, he hadn't been allowed to set foot outside the estate—a strict punishment for his cruel behavior toward his mother and his uncontrollable temper.
When he was feeling his absolute lowest, Kierra slipped quietly into his room.
He was overjoyed seeing her.
"Isaac, it breaks my heart to see you stuck in here like this," Kierra cooed softly, her sweet scent filling th
