56_Between Wolves

Eloise

The soft glow of dawn pooled into my atelier, pale gold flooding across polished floors and illuminating sketches pinned on every wall. My fingers trembled as I adjusted the clasp on one of the velvet display busts, fastening a brushed silver collar necklace into place. Each link gleamed, elegant and cold, reflecting the emptiness I felt within.

Today was launch day. My rebranding day. A quiet, private unveiling of my new line under my reimagined name – Eloise V. ...