Ness I look at myself in the full-length mirror and can hardly recognize who I am. The black hair suits me well. I should have dyed it years ago. I suppose until now I never cared about attracting attention, but the situation has changed. I’m getting married. Two months ago, my brother Mijaíl managed to arrange a marriage with one of Gabriel Urriaga’s men—also known as Zeldric. I still don’t know my future husband and, frankly, I don’t give a damn if he’s fat, thin, tall, or short. As long as I can get a little closer to my goal, I’m satisfied, and if that means I have to spread my legs for any i***t, it wouldn’t be the first time. I hear someone knocking at the door and turn around, exhaling slowly. Milena’s head peeks into the room and fixes her gaze on me. I don’t know how she always

