AUTHOR'S POV

Annabelle walked toward Lilith. She came to a stop a few feet before Lilith.

"Annabelle? Are you alright?" Lilith asked, trying to distract her.

It was obvious to anyone who knew the truth about Annabelle's past that Lilith knew she'd spoken with Caddam.

Lilith knew she was in for it.

Annabelle laughed bitterly.

"Oh, I'm just peachy," Annabelle said, her voice so upbeat and acidic at the same time that most everyone flinched. "You'll never guess who I met today, Lilith."

"Annabelle, I can-"

"What? Explain? Alright, Lilith. Go ahead and explain to me why you lied to me when you knew the truth about who I really...