In the Arms of the Older Brother
CIARA
“Are you alright, miss?” the makeup artist asked, dabbing a brush along my cheekbone. “You look pale… Maybe you didn’t get enough sleep because you’re excited?”
“That’s right,” I replied, nodding. It sounded easy, casual, but the truth was, I hadn’t slept because of excitement, but because the memory of Austin and Yuri’s betrayal gnawed at me until dawn.
I’d honestly expected to break down as soon as I got back to my room last night. However, I’d just curled up around my pillow, clutching it tight, wishing I could squeeze the thoughts and ache out of my chest.