Rebellious Princess
"When I was drowning in the struggle for power, Karen was always there. She offered me comfort and encouragement. I was grateful for that, yes. But the only one I ever loved was Sera."
The moment the words left my mouth, another man burst into the room with a small package.
I tore it open, finding a tiny voice recorder inside. I pressed the play button.
A familiar voice filled the room, cold and calculating.
"Karen's been dead for a long time. So what? Your stupid parents will only believe me. All I have to do is put on a little show, and they'll always side with me. That idiot, Macro? He's no different..."
The air was sucked from my lungs. A sharp, icy dread pierced my heart.