Chapter 45. Waiting in the Wings

Athena

She let out a laugh that we both knew was completely fake. “Ha. Ha.”

I wanted to get up and leave right then, or maybe practice some of the fighting techniques Kiara had taught me.

But I forced myself to stay calm and focused on my phone instead, refusing to take the bait.

She was clearly trying to start something, hiding behind her victim status like it gave her permission to be cruel. I wasn’t going to engage in whatever game she was playing.

“You love him,” she continued, her voice taking on a mocking tone that made my skin crawl. “I know you have feelings for Tristan. I can see it in the way you look at him.”

My jaw clenched, but I kept my eyes on my phone screen. She was definitely trying to provoke me, and I knew Tristan would be furious if I caused a scene with an injured woman in a hospital bed.

Besides, I’d been working on controlling my emotions, learning to stay calm in difficult situations. I’d heard worse