Half an hour later I’m handcuffed to the back of a golf cart, being driven through the darkening jungle by Todd. I can see stars twinkling in the blueish purple night sky above through gaps in the tree canopy overhead, a perfect match for my midnight blue silk dress.
After the judging session for Round Two wrapped up earlier, I was escorted to my suite where this evening gown was waiting for me, complete with glittering sapphire and diamond earrings and a matching pendant necklace. I was also given a soft, dark violet cashmere shawl for some semblance of warmth, but I’ll hardly be needing it - the evening air is mild and balmy, perfumed with the sweet fragrance of night-blooming flowers.
I can hear rustling and stirrings in the rainforest’s dense undergrowth as we pass; we are surrounde
