AT THE SAME TIME
ISABELLA'S POINT OF VIEW:
Behind me, I heard a thump. Vanessa had faceplanted behind the doorway after eavesdropping. The system shimmered. And I knew what was coming even before it finished loading.
"System, what is the current situation?"I asked.
"Previous FL: Rosalie – 18% applicability. New FL Alignment: Vanessa – 63% and rising. Xavier to Vanessa: 42%, Adrian to Vanessa: 38%, Damien to Vanessa: 36%. New narrative thread Unlocked: "The Sister's Spark"System said.
I choked on my own laughter.
"Michael." I whispered, barely holding it in. "She's… she's hijacked the main story."
Michael blinked.
"Vanessa?"He asked.
"I guess the system likes plot twists."I said.
Rosalie appeared like she'd been summoned from her lair in the seventh circle. Hair perfect, dress sharper than her glare. And mood? Absolutely feral.
She marched forward.
"No. No. No. You can't rewrite me! I'm the Female Lead! I'm the fated mate of-"She shouted.
