Damian watched as Ella climbed down, his heart pounding with pride. She had done it—she proved her strength and courage in front of everyone.But something didn’t feel right.

He remembered Zara’s face earlier—the smug look like she was waiting for Ella to fail. Then, when Ella succeeded, Zara’s smile disappeared. She looked furious.

Damian’s jaw clenched. This wasn’t just about getting envious of her little successes or jealousy. Zara had really expected something to go wrong. But, ...