Chapter 354. Testing Maggie’s Loyalty

Aurora’s POV

Caroline’s steps were slow, careful, almost too quiet for the chaos unfolding around us, and I watched with my breath stuck in my throat as she edged closer and closer to Avery. Alice and I exchanged a glance, and in that silent second, we both knew what needed to be done, we needed Maggie’s mind to falter, to crack, even if just enough.

“Maggie,” I called sharply, my voice slicing through the heavy air. “Don’t you see it? Don’t you hear the way he talks? Ashton isn’t protecting you, he’s using you. He always has.” Alice jumped in immediately, her tone fierce, pushing at Maggie’s breaking point.

“He lies, Maggie. He’s lied about everything. If you keep following him, you’ll end up like the rest, just another pawn, another piece sacrificed for his cause. Is that what you want?” Maggie’s jaw clenched, her eyes flashing, but she didn’t move.

And just then, Caroline finally reached Avery. My heart leapt as her trembling hands fumbled with the