The morning sunlight streaming through unfamiliar curtains pulled Kimi from her sleep. She blinked several times before the reality hit her - this wasn't her old room. The cream-colored walls and elegant furniture reminded her that everything had changed overnight.
She pushed herself upright, her body protesting with a familiar ache. The move to Felix's mansion felt surreal, like stepping into someone else's life.
Padding barefoot to the tall windows, Kimi let the golden rays warm her face. For a moment, peace settled over her as she watched the manicured gardens stretch beyond the glass. But when she raised her arms to stretch, a sharp pain shot through her upper back.
The reminder of her past crashed down like cold water.
She stumbled to the ornate vanity, turning her back to the mirror. With trembling fingers, she lifted her shirt, revealing the network of raised scars that crisscrossed her skin like cruel artwork. The sight made her stomach clench.
