Sin For me!
She clenched her jaw, chest rising and falling, trying to stay composed even as her insides screamed.
Think, Rosealba. Don’t panic. Not now. Breathe. Just breathe.
Stephanie’s heels clicked softly against the dusty wooden floor as she made her way forward again. Her movements were slow, almost elegant, but her eyes—those eyes glowed with hatred. It wasn’t just dislike. It was pure, unfiltered loathing.
Then she bent. Lowered her upper body until her face was level with Rosealba’s, close enough that Rosealba could smell the bitter smoke clinging to her breath. Her hand hovered just above Rosealba’s cheek, as if she might touch her, but didn’t.