Aliya never saw it coming. She had grossly underestimated the human wife that Ian had acquired. Most importantly, she had underestimated Shelby.
That woman, who had stolen everything from her. Aliya'a last genuine tear that was to make her eternally beautiful had somehow found its way into this bitch's hand and she paid no price for it!
Shelby, that quiet, soft-spoken creature who had stood in the room but somehow commanded a lot of attention. Shelby just stared down at her with eyes like clear waters in a frosty and icy cave.
It was unclear whether it was because Aliya had been overwhelmed by the aftershock of those almost forgotten memories or by the rawness of her past unearthing itself. She thought maybe that was why she'd gone weak, vulnerable, and almost human.
Aliya had told herself, "She's only human, and I crush her under my feet!"
