Freya’s POV

I opened my mouth to answer, but before I could get a word out, Stella’s voice cut through the air.

“It wasn’t her fault,” she said, softly but clearly. “It was just an accident.”

Everyone turned.

Even Kerwin blinked in surprise.

Stella straightened her shoulders slightly, still clutching her elbow like it ached. “She didn’t mean to grab me. I lost my balance on my own. It ...