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I looked at Tansy. Didn’t say anything. Just stared.
She was still smiling. “Well?” she said. “Did you get it at a thrift store? Or was it a hand-me-down?”
Her friends laughed.
Logan stepped forward. Tansy, seriously. Stop
“Stop what? I’m just asking a question. Tansy’s eyes were still on me. “I’m genuinely curious. Because that dress looks like something my maid
would wear
One of her friends-a blonde girl in a pink dress-giggled. “Oh my god, Tansy. You’re so mean.”
“I’m not being mean. I’m being honest. Tansy took another step closer. “There’s a difference.”
Mia grabbed my arm. “Aria, let’s just go inside.”
“Wait. Tansy held up her hand. “Before you go, I just want to say-it’s really brave of you to show up here.”
Her voice was dripping with fake sympathy,
“I mean, knowing that everyone here is successful, accomplished, important… and then there’s you.” She paused. “The Omega’s daughter.”
The way she said it. Like it was the worst thing someone could be.
Logan’s face went red. “That’s enough, Tansy.”
“Is it though? Tansy looked at him. Logan, you’re being too nice. You always do this. You feel bad for people and then you bring them places
they don’t belong
Mia stepped forward. “She DOES belong here. She was invited.”
The red-haired girl laughed. “Invited? By who? You two? That’s called charity, sweetie.”
Actually Logan started.
‘No, let me guess.” Tansy cut him off. She turned back to me. No offense Aria. I’m sure you’re a lovely person. But this is a business dinner.
For successful people. Your dad’s business failed, right? Like, completely crushed and burned?”
My jaw tightened.
Mia’s voice got louder. “You don’t know anything about her family!”
‘Oh, I think we all know.” Tansy’s smile gut wider. I heard he borrowed money from everyone and couldn’t pay it back. And now he’s working as basically a servant for the pack. Doing whatever menial jobs they give him.”
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One of her friends-a tall guy with dark hair-nodded. “My dad mentioned that. Said Nathan Sterling was basically pack labor now.”
Logan’s hands clenched into fists. “Tansy, I’m warning you…”
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“Warning me?” Tansy laughed. “What are you gonna do, Logan? Tell your dad? He’s the one who taught me how business works. Winners and
losers. Your words, not mine.”
She looked at me again. “So what exactly are you doing here? At a dinner celebrating successful business partnerships?”
Mia tried to pull me toward the entrance. “Aria, come on. Let’s go. She s tot worth it.”
But I didn’t move. Tansy noticed. Her smile got sharper. “Oh, you want to say something?” She crossed her arms. “Go ahead. I’m listening.
I kept staring at her. My face was blank. It was making her uncomfortable. I could see it. The way her smile faltered slightly.
“What?” she said. Her voice was less confident now. “Cat got your tongue?
The blonde girl stepped forward. “Wait, isn’t that the girl who used to wear those ugly braids and thick bangs? Like, total nerd look?”
“Oh my god, yes!” The red-haired girl clapped her hands. I almost didn’t recognize her without the braids! Though honestly, the upgrade isn’t
that impressive.
The blonde girl laughed. “She cleaned up a little, but you can still tell. That dress looks like it came from Target.”
Logan’s voice was tight. “All of you need to shut up. Right now.”
“Why?” The dark-haired guy raised his eyebrows. “We’re just having a conversation.”
“This isn’t a conversation. You’re being assholes.”
Tansy turned toward Mia and Logan. “Seriously though, why is she here? I know you two are being nice, but this is YOUR dad’s party, Logan.
And Mia, your parents are literally the Alpha and Luna of Canyon Pack.”
The dark-haired guy nodded. “Right? You guys are like, top tier. And she’s Just an Omega’s daughter.”
Mia’s face was getting redder. “So what? That doesn’t mean-*
“It means everything. Tansy s voice got colder. “In our world, blood matters. Status matters. You know that, Mia. Your parents taught you that.”
“My parents taught me not to be a bitch to people!” Mia shot back.
The blonde girl gasped dramatically. “Oh wow, language!”
Tansy ignored them both. She looked at me again. Her voice got sharper. Let me guess-you’re here because you’re riding their coattails?
Classic Omega move. Can’t get anywhere on your own, so you latch onto people who actually matter.”
Logan stepped between us. “That’s it. We’re done here.”
“Done?” The red-haired girl smirked. “We haven’t even gotten to the best part yet.”
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“What best part? Logan’s voice was dangerous now.
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