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Elle
For a week after my Queen of Hearts adventure, I feel super groggy. Turns out, facing vampire queens is a real energy drain.
Lesson learned.
This morning marks day three of my sleep deprivation fest. I drag my bum out of bed and into the kitchen. It’s a neat space with lots of white tile and mint-colored appliances. On the counter I find an empty coffee cup and bagel crumbs, but no sign of Dad.
Odd. I check the clock.
9:06 AM
Dad’s normally cleaned up his dishes and stuff by now. Huh. Thuds sound from below. That’s where the store is located. Dad must be there. But why?
The truth hits me. Agatha and Ivy were supposed to work the shop this morning. Marchesa thought it would be good for them to have a summer job. Of course, the sisters rarely show up. Dad’s probably hustling t
