Iris's POV
Maya’s call came just as I was closing my laptop, my thoughts still tangled in half written lines that felt a little too close to my own life.
“Iris,” she said the moment I picked up, already breathless with urgency. “We have a situation.”
I leaned back slowly, letting out a quiet breath.
“That never sounds good. What did you do?”
The
“I didn’t do anything,” she snapped. “Marcus did. He told me to pretend I’m taking you to a surprise party tonight.”
I blinked once, then let out a soft laugh.
“Oh….”
“So now we have to make it believable,” she continued. “Hair, makeup, full prep. You have to look like you have no idea.”
“I can do clueless,” I said easily. “It’s becoming a skill.”
“I’m coming to get you in an hour. Be ready.”
The call ended, and for a moment, I just st
