With enormous difficulty — partly because my mind was a mess, partly because the dress seemed absolutely determined to make me trip — I managed to find the door that would lead me back to the ballroom.
The corridors were a labyrinth. Every door looked identical. Every turn threw me off.
Left or right? This door or that one?
The panic made everything harder. My hands were still shaking. My heart was pounding so hard it hurt.
I just need to get out. I just need to find Sebastian and Danielle and get out of this godforsaken place.
I ran.
I ran so hard I gave myself a serious stitch. The corset squeezed tight, making it nearly impossible to breathe deeply. Sweat beaded on my forehead, making the mask slip.
I tore it off with a sharp jerk. I didn't need it anymore. It didn't matter who s
