Chapter 100. Rage Boiling Over

Lilith’s POV

As the words left her lips, Lilith’s glare intensified.

For the first time in weeks, her stepdaughter’s confidence faltered. For just a brief moment, as her eyes grew wide, Lilith was sure she saw a flash of fear pass through her eyes.

That thought filled her with satisfaction. So much so, that she regained her confidence and took a step forward towards Aria. Her steps echoed loudly across the entire hall.

“Are you scared, child?” she asked in a slurred tone, savoring each syllable as they left her lips, her entire being filled with triumph.

Ever since she had been knocked out by her stepdaughter, Lilith had dreamt of this very moment. To watch the mask of confidence slip off her face. She needed to see cracks in her mask, to remind her little arrogant stepdaughter of who she really was.

But before she could take another step further, Aria’s face grew still, she raised up her hand, slowly, and came down firmly on Lilith’s shoul