Emily’s POV

I sat in my room, my fingers tracing against the arm of the chair as my thoughts consumed me. I couldn’t let Lia win. I had come too far, endured too much, to allow her to continue walking around as if she owned everything. No—I needed to set things right. I needed to make sure she is through a lesson and make sure she learns to mind her path.

My mind raced as I tried to figure out my next move. This was no longer just about revenge; this was about reclaiming what was mine. I wasn’t the weak, naive woman they had tossed aside years ago. I...