SCARLETT ROSE The sun shines high in the sky as I watch the city pass by through the car window. My heart races, a mix of excitement and nervousness. Today is my first day of dance classes, and everything feels so new and intimidating. Lucas, the bodyguard Kieran hired to accompany me, is sitting at the wheel, focused on the traffic. He is silent but has a presence that makes me feel safe. “Excited?”, he asks, breaking the silence for the first time since we left the mansion. “A little nervous, to be honest.", I admit, smiling slightly. He gives a small nod. “You’ll do great. Just relax and enjoy it.” I want to believe him, but the truth is, I feel like a teenager on the first day of school. I don’t know what to expect. I never imagined I’d have the chance to do something like this

