Kaida
After discovering the white rose and unsettling note, my mind was a whirlwind of fear and uncertainty. No matter how much I tried to shake off the feeling that someone was watching, I couldn’t. Whoever had left that rose knew exactly what they were doing. It was personal, and I knew deep down that this wasn’t a prank or some random attempt to scare me. I needed answers, and I needed them fast.
Later that afternoon, I made my way to Bastian’s estate. My heart was still racing from the events earlier, but the thought of being with him brought a sense of calm, even if just for a moment. I trusted him—if anyone could figure this out, it was him.
As I approached the entrance, I tried to steady my breathing. I had to keep it together, at least until I explained everything. The rose, th
