Chapter 108 CONFLICT DEVELOPMENT

ALEXA'S POV: I woke up, troubled, my mind racing with thoughts of Percy. Maybe if I can show him I've changed and be there for him in his time of need, he'll see me differently. I touch my heart, feeling a glimmer of hope." Karen is finally out of the picture, thank goodness." But Percy... I have to find him. I clench my fists with determination. I considered calling Max, but I know he despises Percy. He'd sooner see him dead than help me. I shake my head in frustration. My only option is Arianna, I think, tapping my chin. I dialed her number, her sharp voice cutting through the line. "Hello," she snaps. "I called to check up on you," I lied, trying to sound casual. I forced a smile, hoping she would buy it. Arianna sees right through me. "You and I both know that is not true," she scoffs. I rolled my eyes, feeling exposed. "Can we meet?" I ask, hopeful. But she shut me down, coldly insisting we stick to the phone. Whatever you have to say, say it over the phon