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CHAPTER 161
~Solstice's POV~
A recording from earlier today. The one I'd tried to stop.
The comments were already toxic. Dozens. Maybe hundreds.
I covered my face with one hand and groaned. "Oh, gods. Not again." The others stared at me.
"What?" Astraea asked, narrowing her eyes. "You sound like you knew this would happen."
I straightened, recovering quickly. "No. I'm just… pitying her. It's brutal being new at PSA. Trust me, I've been there. You make one wrong move, and the wolves start sharpening their teeth."
"Then maybe," Astraea said coldly, "she should've thought of that before cozying up with six Alpha Heirs."
Her voice sliced through the moment like glass. And just like that, the conversation abruptly ended.
Without another word, Astraea turned and strode down the hallway. Emerald looked after her, then exchanged glances with Isla before following.
Only Isla lingered.