Kestrel's POV
The tension in the room is so thick I can barely breathe, hot and suffocating like standing too close to a fire. My heart is pounding so hard I'm sure everyone can hear it. Liana is shameless, absolutely shameless, as she immediately stands up from the couch and turns to face Zeph with tears streaming down her face.
"I can't believe you left me for her," she says, her voice breaking with emotion. "I mean, I was dead for years and the first thing you do when I come back is run to meet my sister? How could you do this to me, Zeph? How could you replace me so easily?"
"Liana, please be calm," my mother says gently, stepping forward. "This is a difficult situation for everyone. We need to discuss this rationally."
"No," Liana snaps, whirling to face my mother. "It's not fair.
