Mara POV
The Lunch buffet is set up poolside today. White umbrellas provide shade over round tables where couples gather in various states of morning cheer.
I spot Vivienne waving me over. Seraphina is already seated, along with two other wives whose names I've forgotten in the chaos of performance.
"Mara! Over here!" Vivienne's smile is knowing. Too knowing.
I fill a plate with food and join them.
"Good afternoon," I managed.
Sarah grins like she knows a delicious secret. "Good afternoon to you. You alright?"
The emphasis on "alright" makes my stomach drop.
"Fine, thank you." I take a sip of juice. "You?"
"Oh, we all are doing great." Vivienne leans forward conspiratorially. "Though I'm guessing you didn't get much sleep at all last night. I mean, it’s afternoon already but your
