SCARLETT ROSE
The next morning feels calmer, but I am still immersed in the events of the night before.
The ritual, the acceptance—everything still washes over my mind in waves of emotion.
I know today will be different, and maybe it’s a good idea to leave the mansion for a bit to breathe and reflect on the new changes in my life.
That’s when Amber calls me.
“Hi, Scarlett! How about spending the day with me? We can do some shopping and maybe grab lunch. I know you’re not much of a going-out person, but I promise it’ll be fun,” she says, her voice cheerful and enthusiastic.
Amber is Dimitri’s girlfriend, one of Kieran’s friends.
I’ve met her a few times, and she seems like someone easy to like.
Her eyes light up when she invites me, and I can’t refuse.
A day out sounds like a good
