Nora’s POV

I watched Mia walk away from the cliff edge like nothing had happened.

She didn’t run. She didn’t even glance back more than once. She just… left. Quiet. Calm. Almost graceful .

My head spun so hard the trees seemed to tilt.

Mia… why are you so evil?

I had seen Lily first, struggling with those heavy grocery bags near the market path. I had actually taken a step forward to help her when Mia appeared out of nowhere, smiling, taking one of the bags like a perfect older sister. Something in the way Mia’s smile never reached her eyes made me pause. I told myself to go...