ZEBRINA'S POV

Later in the evening, my phone rings, and I answer it to hear Victor's voice on the other end. "Hey, Octavia," he says, sounding cheerful. "How's it going?"

I lean back against the couch, feeling a sense of comfort at the sound of his voice. "It's going," I say, trying to sound casual. "Just had a bit of a weird day."

Victor chuckles. "What happened?" he asks, his voice full of interest.

I hesitate for a moment, unsure how much to share. But then I decide to confide in him. "I almost had my way with Eren," I say, feeling a flutter in my chest. "But Lora ruined...