Chapter 77

• "Oh," Dahlia sighed, feeling the weight of the situation settle on her shoulders. "And all this trouble was for her. Her reasoning—oh, I just didn't want any innocent soul to fall for Xavier, so I had to put a stop to you and every other girl who dared to get close to him." She rambled on, her breath coming in short gasps as she spoke.
• "Wow. I think that's my cue to leave," Luther remarked with a hint of apprehension.
• "Yeah, you should probably go," Dahlia agreed, feeling overwhelmed.