SASHA My skin crawled when I heard her voice again. It was so similar to Sophie’s, yet it lacked the natural sympathetic tone. Instead, it carried a mix of sarcasm and bitterness. Kirana’s heavy steps clapped against the hard floor of the indoor gym as she boldly approached me. I remained still, refusing to turn and face her. With short breaths, I tried to keep an unamused Topaz under control. I could feel her anger radiating through my veins as she started to lose her temper, and I couldn’t afford to let myself feed such an emotion. Despite the girl’s obnoxiously unwelcoming behavior, she was still my mate’s younger sister. From the corner of my eyes, I watched Cedar’s aura expand. “Do you have anything to say, Kirana?” he demanded, giving her another chance to rethink her actions. As