MADISON RAE
Back in my room, the silence was louder than the ballroom.
I closed the door softly behind me, kicked off the heels that had been slowly murdering my feet all night, and let out a long, shaky breath. My shoulders ached from holding perfect posture, my smile felt carved into my face, and my chest… well, that just ached in a way I didn't want to unpack. My energy was drained, all I wanted to do right now is turn on the AC and get under the duvet to sleep as if there is no tomorrow.
I stepped in front of the mirror, carefully reaching for the clasp of the necklace Alex's assistant had fastened on me earlier. It was a simple diamond with gold chain and it matched perfectly with my dress.
My fingers fumbled with the necklace.
Of course they did.
The delicate chai
