Chapter 12. Nasty

ARDEN

I had trusted her with all of my heart, ranted about my family, gushed about Jaxon, but behind the scenes, she was the one satisfying him with his body.

I snapped out of my thoughts when she spoke.

“You made it in?” she asked, crossing her arms in front of her chest and looking at me like I was a worthless person.

“Yes,” I answered.

She scoffed, turning to the side. “Their standards must be worsening,” she muttered.

“If you have anything to say, then say it straight to my face,” I said, glaring at her.

“Oh, sorry,” she chuckled. “I just didn’t want to hurt your already fragile feelings. After all, I captured Jaxon’s heart when he’s your mate. Do you know that he’s the one who came onto me? I didn’t even force him, but he desperately begged on his knees.”

Every word felt like a stab to the heart, but I knew she wanted a reaction, so I kept a straight face.

“Have you seen him?” she asked, and I could sense the insecurity in h