Mr. Jones stopped in his steps and turned to look back at Arwen.
She shook her head at him, and he paused.
Her gaze shifted to Selene, who stood three with a triumphant smile plastered on her face.
Folding her arms, Selene stepped closer and said, "Arwen, you remember your promise, don't you?"
Arwen stared directly into her eyes, unblinking, before nodding.
Selene's smile only deepened. "Great, then what are you waiting for?" She stepped aside, deliberately clearing the path to the staircase. "Go ahead, pack your things, and leave. Fulfil the promise you have made to me. So that we all can move on."
Aiden's fingers curled into fists. "Selene, you —"
Before he could finish, Arwen's voice cut in, steady yet laced with quiet resignation. "Of course, I will keep my word." And then, she flicked her eyes to Aiden, finding panic flashing in his eyes.
