The laughter and chatter of the party faded the moment that voice sliced through the noise.
"You got some new friends, Aditi," the voice came low, deep, and disturbingly familiar.

Aditi froze mid-step, her breath catching in her throat. Her heart stuttered violently, and in an instant, the warmth drained from her body. The colour from her face vanished as her mind registered the tone the one she had sworn she'd never have to hear again.