FORCED ATTENDANCE
Elara’s POV
“It’s time for the party, Elara!” Lila called, crashing through the door and clapping her hands.
I groaned and shook my head.
“Lila, I really don’t want to go… I should just—“
“No! No, no, no, you are going. You can’t hide forever. You have to show them you’re okay.”
Before I could reply, she yanked me up off of the bed.
“Go! Bath! Now!” she commanded, thrusting me in the direction of the bathroom.
I grumbled something under my breath, but went. My mind continued to race despite feeling better once I stepped out of the hot water.
I walked back to the room , my towel tied around my breast. Lila had an emerald green dress set out on the bed, catching the light.
“Put this on,” she said, eyes big with excitement.
I changed slowly. Lila zipped up the ba
