Ryleigh moved quickly, forcing her hands to stay steady as she finished straightening the Luna's suite. Her mind was still spinning from the encounter that had just unfolded—an encounter that left her both shaken and disturbingly exhilarated. She smoothed out the final pillow, tucked a stray lock of hair behind her ear, and practically bolted for the door.
Her pulse thundered in her ears.
She needed space. She needed air. She needed to get out of here before Damien came back.
The hallway was mercifully empty, and Ryleigh kept her head down as she turned the corner—only to nearly collide with Natalia.
"Whoa," Natalia said, steadying her. "You alright? You look kind of... flushed."
Ryleigh forced a smile, but she could feel the heat still lingering on her cheeks. "I—I don't feel well. T
