Ariana’s eyes were filled with fear as she lifted her head, gathering the courage to speak about what she had discovered.

“I overheard her saying she plans to… destroy the Oak Pack soon,” she said, her voice trembling.

“Did she tell you this herself?” I asked, curious about the weight of her words.

Ariana quickly shook her head. “No, she was talking to someone else.”

“Who was she speaking to?” I pressed, leaning forward.

“I didn’t see who it was,” she admitted. ...