The Twisted Wedding Night
“Good to have you fully on board. Can’t wait to see what you bring to the table.”
Willow’s eyes lingered on me, suspicious, but she said nothing. Her silence was acknowledgment enough — a crack in their façade that I could exploit later. For now, I let the conversation turn to planning, letting them think we were aligned.
Once the formalities faded, Sophie suggested a toast, raising a small glass of sparkling wine. “To new beginnings,” she said, eyes bright and alive. “To Team Zane.”
“To Team Zane,” I echoed, raising my glass and letting the liquid catch the light. I let it touch my lips, savoring the moment — not for celebration, but for the illusion it created. Each cheer, each clink of gl