Evelyn's POV

My alarm rang at the usual hour, but I didn't feel usual. I stared at the ceiling for several long minutes, my body curled under the blanket like I could hide from reality if I just stayed still. The city buzzed outside - taxis, birds, a distant bark - but none of it touched me.

It was like I'd been left behind again.

I sat up slowly, brushing tangled hair from my face, and let my eyes fall on the coat I wore to the amusement park. I hadn't washed it. Not ...