NOLAN
I plastered a fake, toothy smile on my face as I noticed Rue glancing my way. Things were going quite smoothly, and I didn't want her to catch onto the chaos that had become my reality.
As I observed a pigeon land by the pool, a mere ten feet from me, I couldn't help but envy the simplicity of a bird's life. How I wished humans could lead such carefree, uncomplicated lives. All a pigeon did was play, fly, and look pretty—what more could anyone ask for? Pigeons didn't have to grapple with the guilt of concealing secrets from a dear friend or navigate through the unrelenting twists and turns that life threw their way.
Just then, an arguably stupid thought found way into my head. I began wondering whether I should tell Emily about Zuna's visit. She deserved to know, right? And if at
