After Lacie's shocking revelation about Vaiker waiting outside, my mind was spinning with questions. Something about this whole situation felt wrong, and I needed answers.

"What exactly are you doing with Vaiker?" I asked, crossing my arms and staring directly at her.

Lacie's confident expression faltered for a moment. "What do you mean? I'm not doing anything with him."

"Don't lie to me," I said firmly. "You just told me he's here waiting for me. How would you know that unless you ...