(Lila’s Pov)

My eyes widen until they ache, and a sharp, jagged gasp of shock escapes my throat. I gape at her, my mouth hanging open, feeling the metallic tang of blood pooling on my tongue.

Hailey doesn't look like my friend anymore. She lets out a smile that makes my skin crawl, it is chilling, empty, and terrifyingly sharp. My tears seem to have dried up instantly, frozen by the sight of her. I try to speak, to ask her if she is joking, but I only stutter out broken, meaningless sounds. ...