Scarlett POV
As soon as Liliana finished speaking, every eye in the room swung to Jaxen standing beside her.
His face remained completely blank, impossible to read. He glanced over the crowd, then opened his mouth just a little. "Alright."
Such a simple word. He didn't openly pick a side, but everyone here knew what it meant. He was backing Liliana. Of course, he wasn't standing up for me. He wouldn't even look at me.
My fists clenched tight for a second, then I let them go with a bitter little laugh at myself. My heart was still racing like an i***t. For one foolish moment, I had actually hoped he'd speak up for me.
I tore my eyes off Jaxen and glanced at Liliana. She looked as if she'd already won, smirking like the ultimate home wrecker who hadn't quite sealed the deal yet.
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