Grandfather poured tea into my cup, the faint frown still lingered on his face.“What changed your mind?” he asked.I took his hand, looked into his eyes, and said, “I feel safe with you, Papa.”It was a half-truth.I am safe here—but for how long?I am still fifteen.Still a child.Still smiling.But not for long.I remembered when the rivalry began. Around this time. Lucinda—my stepsister— fifteen as well, and my stepmother, Selena, was already pushing her toward the light, making sure her daughter was seen.The first rule of standing at the top is simple: be known by the people who matter.Selena knew that.If my memory serves me right, Lucinda would write to me soon. They wanted to know if I was a threat. If I was a competition.Two days later, the letter arrived.The envelope was soft pink, expensive to the touch. My name was written neatly, carefully—like she practiced.Big Sister Seraphina,Mama said I should write to you since you’re back in town.I hope you’re doing well. Are
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