376: BURDENED HEARTS

ARIEL'S POV "Enough!" I interjected firmly, stepping between Luke and Tessa. "We're not getting anywhere by arguing like this."We need to find a way to settle everything calmly and rationally." Tessa nodded in agreement; her expression was still heated with anger. "She's right. This isn't helping anyone." But Luke just scoffed, his eyes blazing with frustration. "I'm not interested in playing nice around here. This whole situation is a mess, and it's up to you to put an end to it." I shook my head. "I'm trying, Luke. But we need to work together on this. Fighting amongst ourselves won't solve anything." He crossed his arms over his chest, his jaw clenched in frustration. "Well, you better figure something out fast. I'm not sticking around to watch this circus any longer." Before I could respond, he turned on his heel and stormed away, leaving Tessa and me standing in stunned silence. Tessa sighed heavily, running a hand through her hair. "Well, that went well." I let out a frus