Shelly’s POV
As we walked into the ball, I was immediately struck by its overwhelming beauty. The room was filled with soft lights and elegant music, creating a truly magical atmosphere. I marveled at the crowd, dressed in their finest, all faces covered due to it being a masquerade ball.
However, not all was as enchanting as it seemed. Among the guests were some unsettling figures of mafia men who exuded an intimidating presence. They looked like they could easily overpower anyone with just their bare hands.
These were the ones Sebastian had warned me about before the event. While they added a tense undertone to the beautiful night. I knew better than to approach any of them and stay close to Sebastian or Michal.
-A few hours before-
“Shelly! Sabrina!” Sebastian and Michal call out, their voices echoing through the rooms, a hint of urgency lacing their tone.
“Uh oh, what did we do now?” I chuckle softly to Sabrina, exchanging a knowing glance, then rise from the comfortable c
