I leaned in closer, my voice dropping as I added, “People with such low morals deserve to be punished, don’t you think, Braxton?”
My wolf snickered Cheating asshole.
I wore a smile, but Braxton’s face turned dark. He seemed momentarily lost for words before finally managing a response. “Yes… yes, they do.”
As the weight of my words sank in, I wondered if he understood the parallel I drew.
Lila’s entrance was like a quiet storm, bringing tension with her that I couldn't ignore. I could feel the shift in the air as she joined the conversation, her smile faltering a bit. Something unsaid lingered between us, heavy and uncomfortable.
"Calla," Lila said slowly, her voice carrying a hint of hesitation, "Maybe that guy... he doesn’t care about his girlfriend anymore. So it’s not fair to say he’s stringing her along, you know?"
I scoffed, shaking my head as frustration bubbled beneath my skin. I didn’t hold back this time. “If he really didn’t care, Lila, then why stay with her? If he’s moved on, why not just end it? Or maybe," I added, glancing at her pointedly, "he’s trying to keep his options open. You ever think of that?"