~ Isabella’s POV

I woke up early, feeling just as drained as I had the night before. The events of the previous evening weighed heavily on my chest. I tried to shake the grogginess from my mind, but no amount of sleep would help after what had happened.

I couldn’t believe everything that had unfolded, Lucian keeping such a huge secret from me, and Justina, my so-called best friend, betraying me in the worst way possible. My mind raced with everything that had transpired, and all I wanted ...