Zoe POV

The moment the door closes behind James and Noah, Freya's voice erupts in my mind, sharp and accusatory.

'You shouldn't have agreed to stay! He doesn't deserve—'

'Enough.' Iris's voice cuts through like a blade, cold and authoritative. 'Your recklessness is what caused Zoe to collapse in the first place. Do you have any idea how dangerous that was?'

'I was trying to protect her—'

'You were acting without thinking, as usual.' Iris's tone is scathing. ...