Violet was not the first to finish the race; there were already human males who made it with their masculine strength, not to mention Lila as well. But then, she wasn't the last either.
However, the race was over, and right now, the result was obvious—those who had made it and the ones who quit halfway. And among the quitters, Violet saw Daisy Fairchild.
"Fuck!" Violet cursed when she saw Daisy looking around with what looked like a crestfallen expression and tears in her eyes.
When their eyes connected, it felt like the emotion slammed straight into Violet's chest. She hadn't helped her, having been busy with Ivy. And now the guilt hit her hard.
Lila must have noticed the exchange and picked up on her thoughts because she said, "It's not your fault. You can't save everyone, Violet."
Then, as if to lighten the mood, she added in a chirpy tone, "At least, on the bright side, you've just proven you're not as emotionless as stone."
