Chapter 78

Flora's POV

The door slammed behind me with a force that rattled the glass panes, echoing through the silent villa. My breath was still uneven from the chaos at Edenvale, my heart hammering against my ribs as if it wanted to burst out. I kicked off my shoes, their sharp heels skittering across the marble floor, and dropped my silver clutch on the couch with trembling hands.

The party had dissolved into horror. Laughter and music were replaced by screams, whispers, and the shrill ...