Rebirth: The Sweetest Ruin
She saw it now: the way Selene’s fingers lingered on Damien’s wrist, and the way their voices dipped into a low murmur, sharing secrets Elara was never meant to hear.
“Morning, Ellie!” Selene chirped, her voice dripping with fake honey. “You look beautiful today.”
Elara felt a surge of pure, icy bile rise in her throat, but she bit the inside of her cheek until the copper taste of blood grounded her.
“Thank you,” Elara said, her voice smooth as silk. “You too, little sister.”
As she sat down, Damien leaned in. The scent of his expensive cologne—once her favorite—now made her want to gag. It smelled like the end of her life.
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