{Regina}
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"You don't need the details yet," I said smoothly, "but you do need to be prepared for consequences. If I'm to ruin Elira Shaw, it will not be quiet. There will be embarrassment… possibly scandal. But once it's done, her reputation will never recover. Not even the Moon's Whisper blog will be able to save her."
Soraya grinned, the predatory glint in her eyes returning.
"Now that's the kind of language I like to hear."
Kaelis tilted her head slightly, studying me. "You are playing with fire, Regina. If this backfires, it won't just be that girl who burns."
"I understand," I said evenly. "But this is personal. I will take the risk."
The tension broke for a moment when Caleb, who had been uncharacteristically quiet, spoke up.
"Speaking of fire…" he said slowly, his brows furrowing, "was I the only one who noticed it? The faint tendrils of heat spiralling from Elira's fingertips when Adriel tried to provoke her?"
