Jessica/Tessa pov.
I walked into Paige’s cage, ignoring the guards who tried to stop me. She was sitting there, cross-legged, looking too calm for someone locked up. When she saw me, a smug smile spread across her face.
That expression alone made my chest burn.
It was all because of her. She’d lied again. Pretended to be possessed. Played everyone, even me. And now Ana was gone.
“Are you happy?” I asked, my voice breaking halfway.
Paige tilted her head, feigning confusion. “About what?”
I clenched my fists, trying to keep my tears down. “You got what you wanted, didn’t you? Everything’s ruined. Wendell’s gone. Ana’s gone. The clan’s falling apart.”
Her smirk grew wider. “Then yes. I’m very happy.”
My throat tightened. I could still see Wendell’s face when they left our tribe—his ey
