Sophia's voice carried a quiet edge, and her eyes narrowed slightly.
Dia, who had been silent until now, stepped closer and leaned in slightly to read over Amber's shoulder, and her lips pressed into a thin line as she followed the text.
"They even left Ethan in uncertainty," she said quietly, and her voice lowered as she spoke.
Sophia scoffed loudly, and she straightened up while crossing her arms tightly.
"Of course they did," she said, and her tone turned mocking and cold. "That way they can throw him in whenever they want."
She turned slightly and looked at the others, and there was a sharp glint in her eyes.
"This is not an accident," she added, and her voice dropped but carried weight.
Selene, who had been sitting quietly until now, lifted her head and spoke, and her voice was softer but clear.
"They are preparing for both outcomes," she said. "If he returns safe, they can use him. If something goes wrong, they can discard him."
