Chapter 242. Slum

Lima sighed deeply, running a hand through her hair. "Look, I understand the urgency, but harassing me won't make this any easier. We all need to take a step back and breathe."

An awkward tension filled the air as the group realised how quickly their plans for a fun evening had derailed. Priyank caught Priya's eye from across the room, and she shot him a quizzical look, no doubt picking up on the strained atmosphere.

"Where are you looking, Maya? Tell me, why the hell did you ask me to be here? Just for this key topic? If that's the case, you could have discussed it over a call. You have my number, and you used it to summon me here? I don't even attend these celebrations," Lima said, her expression pissed.

"Lima, you're angry over nothing. It's a celebration everyone has to attend, so why are you so mad?" Rish tried to reason, unsure of what else to say.

"Kids like you think that, but I am a witch. This celebration is meant for pack members, and a witch doesn