Even through her hazy vision and muffled hearing, Addison could still make out their figures and catch fragments of their conversation. It was then, in her dazed state, that the cruel truth began to dawn on her—Claire had truly gone that far.
She hadn't just framed Addison… she had willingly thrown herself down the stairs with her, even risking the pup in her own belly, all to get the outcome she wanted.
Addison could hardly believe it. Claire was willing to hurt herself, to endanger her unborn child, just to turn Zion further against her. But why? Claire already had everything—Zion's attention, his care, even his child. It was only a matter of time before Zion cast Addison aside completely.
Was this all because of those nights Zion mated with her? Was that enough for Claire to hold such a bitter grudge? Enough to hate her so deeply for something she never intended—to steal Zion away?
