Manipulations

"What...is going here?" Nicole asked, in a croaky tone as she rubbed against her eyes. However, she suddenly screamed in pain as she used her right wrist to support herself. Her foggy brain cleared up instantly!

"Careful! You will hurt yourself." Nate said, quickly while running toward her.

As soon as he finished his words, her head snapped to look at him and she looked at him with so much hatred.

"Don't come any closer!" She said, as she held onto her bandaged right wrist. Her expression was a mix of pain and hatred.

On the other side of the bedroom, Bryce stared at the duo with a frown on his face, alongside Zarius.

While Beth still had a look of disgust on his face.

"Enough of your nonsense!" He yelled and Nicole turned to look at Beth. She had never seen the quiet elder look so riled up. Her lips were set into a thin line and her eyes were narrowed.

"Get ready for the council meeting in one hour!" Beth ordered and immediately he turned around and walked away. While Zarius cast a