SCARLETT ROSE After breakfast, I walk through the mansion wearing a new dress I found in the closet, a dress that belonged to Maya as well. I confess, she had great taste in clothes. The dress is comfortable and simple. As I move down the hallway, I see Kieran turn toward me. His gaze is intense, and for a moment, I feel my face heat up. He watches me with a focus that makes me blink, unsure of how to react. "We can go now.", I whisper, trying to keep my voice steady, but I feel warmth rising to my cheeks. He gives me a soft smile, his eyes still fixed on me. "You look beautiful." My heart skips unexpectedly, and I smile shyly in response, following him to the front door of the mansion. He moves with such confidence and ease that it's hard to keep up. I stop beside him when I se

