I couldn’t believe what was happening. Just moments ago, Seraphina had been my friend, my savior, the one person who’d shown me kindness. Now she stood across from me with hatred burning in her eyes, ready to destroy me in front of everyone.

“What’s happening?” I whispered to Eos, my mind reeling from the betrayal.

“She played us,” Eos growled, her voice filled with shock and anger. “From the very beginning, this was all a trap.”

My heart shattered as the truth sank in. ...