Claire’s Pov

The weight of her words pressed down on me, crushing the last confidence. It left me to doubt everything for a moment. I doubted everything place here, Darien’s trust, my self-worth.

But then, Darien finally spoke up. “Enough Audrey,” he said, his gaze shifting to her, his voice a firm one. “Claire belongs here, she’s my Luna, and I won't give you any more space to tear her down anymore.”

Audrey’s face instantly twisted into an angry expression, her eyes ...