BREA POV
I was a ball of vibrating, petrified nerves.
The large room was so crowded that it made me feel claustrophobic, despite having ample space to breathe.
My mind kept flashing to the twisted face that tortured me for days. It wasn’t Oliver's face, but I know it was Oliver's body.
Those red eyes. I see them whenever I close my own.
“Brea?” Aria’s soft voice pulls me back.
I gave my head a shake. I couldn’t stop my body from trembling, but I needed them to know the truth. If I were to be punished for my part, no matter how minor it was, I had to accept it. My wolf wanted forgiveness from the Goddess for our silence in this, and I owed her that much.
“Sorry, I just—” I started.
“Hey, it’s okay. Take your time and remember to breathe. No one is going to hurt you here.” Aria had s
