(Warning: Disturbing scene ahead)
"Oh, and let's not forget when I manipulated and killed your dear friend, Miranda. Just like I'm about to do with you."
Brittany froze after I whispered that into her ear.
I withdrew my mouth from her ear to see her reaction, a cold smirk curling up my lips.
She did not disappoint.
Her cheery smile turned into a frown, her eyes quivering with fear as she shook her head repeatedly in disbelief.
"Y– You're just joking." She chuckled dryly, taking a few steps back. "Y– You didn't kill Miranda. You couldn't have. You're... You're too–"
"Kind?" I asked, playing with my fingers while letting out a sigh. "Yeah, it's been a hassle keeping the 'nice Beta' facade, to be honest. But don't be deceived, love."
She blinked rapidly, her eyes searching the garden for an exit.
Unfortunately for her, there was no escaping this.