Liars Like Us - Book 1: Legacy of Lies
She pressed her thumb against the sharp edge, just enough to feel pain but not bleed.
Her lips curved into a thin, dangerous smile.
If tomorrow were her last night, she would make sure her lipstick was perfect.
By the following evening, Valentina had become a different woman.
The mirror reflected a creature carved from fire and ice: a scarlet dress that clung like sin itself, black stilettos sharp enough to pierce skin, and lips painted a red that promised ruin. Her hair, usually loose waves, was coiled into a sleek chignon, every strand disciplined into elegance.