Rain. The sharp vibrations of my phone follow me as I make my way down the front steps, dressed in an ivory pantsuit and heels that make me feel overdressed. Elena swears I look good. It’s at her insistence I’m heading out of Colt’s mansion like this. She claims going back home to change will take too long. She even insisted I use her personal driver so I don’t be late. A part of me thinks she’s trying too hard to get us back on familiar grounds after her open threats. And I’m trying not to think about it. Today is the first good day I’ve had since the whole mess with Rhysand and Colt started. Colt has returned to me, like I’ve always known he would and a two-million-dollar contract has fallen in my lap. I’m living the f*****g dream right now and nothing will ruin it. Having signed

