After my encounter with Ron, I took a moment to steady myself before retracing my steps back toward the meeting hall.

But as I neared the entrance, my steps faltered.

I hadn't expected to see Ron and Aries standing together, engaged in what looked like a tense conversation. From where I stood, Ron did most of the talking, his body language exuding confidence. A little too much confidence.

My heart sank. Shit.

That asshole was ratting me out.

Was I surprised? Not at ...