Aria Snow pov :
The hallway was still buzzing with whispers about what I did to Jessica.
"Did you see her eyes?"
"She almost broke her wrist."
"The Triplets didn't even intervene. She did it herself."
I ignored them, walking with my head high. The Triplets—Caspian, Killian, and Lucian—were flanking me like a royal guard, their massive bodies creating a barrier between me and the rest of the school.
"Aria!"
A squeal cut through the noise.
Before I could turn, a small blur of brown hair and floral perfume tackled me in a hug. I stumbled back, but Caspian’s hand instantly shot out to steady my waist.
"Maya?" I gasped, laughing as I pulled back.
Maya was my only friend before the bullying started. She was petite, with curly brown hair and big hazel eyes. But don't let her siz
