Inside the quiet hallway of Westside Mental Asylum, the door to Dr. Vexana Balmond’s private room slowly closed behind Sonia. The place smelled like flowers and clean linen. The curtains were half drawn, letting in soft light. Vexana smiled brightly when she saw Sonia step inside.
“There you are,” Vexana said, quickly walking to her. “I missed you.”
Sonia let her arms fall around Vexana’s shoulders, returning the hug gently. “I missed you too, Vexana. You’re the only one who makes me feel safe.”
Vexana blushed, her cheeks turning red. She held Sonia tighter. “You always say the sweetest things. I don’t know what I did to deserve you.”
Sonia smiled sweetly. “Maybe... you deserve more.”
Vexana pulled back just a little, confused. “What do you mean?”
Sonia touched Vexana’s cheek and whi
