Chapter 6 I HOPE YOU HAVE A GOOD DAY

(Elian Montrose)

The morning light filtered through the blinds, casting long shadows across the room.

I sat in front of the mirror, fully dressed, staring at my reflection with a sense of unease that I couldn't shake.

The shirt I was wearing felt too tight, the collar constricting around my neck as if it were a noose.

I ran my fingers throug