Alaina's POV

His eyes glanced at me as he moved closer. “Never expected to see you again, Aliana.” I grinned, folding my arms. "Still, here we are."

He released a quiet laugh, agreeing with a nod. "Looks like we are." Riley tilted against the doorway, arms folded. "She wants to ask you something."

He lifted an eyebrow. “Does she really?” I breathed out, moving closer. "I require your assistance." His demeanor remained unchanged. “Accompanied by?”

I paused. Then, at last, I voiced the feelings that had been weighing on my heart for days. “There’s a betrayer in Freddy’s group,” I said softly.

His jaw twitched. I carried on, maintaining a...