Chapter 0068

Sarah

I admired my reflection in the mirror. My hair was slicked back into a ponytail at the nape of my neck. A peach-coloured gown wrapped my body and accentuated my curves.

I pressed my hand against the fabric and straightened it. The dark smudges under my eyes were perfectly concealed with makeup. I smiled at my reflection, glad I looked nothing like I had been last night.

I closed my eyes tightly as memories of me sitting right in front of the mirror, my legs folded, my knees pulled towards my chest, and tears slipping down my face clouded my mind.

After Ryder’s departure and I'd successfully gotten a distressed Ava to finally fall asleep, the reality of my life came crashing hard on me.

I sat in front of the mirror and had a full mental breakdown. It felt so good to have freed myself of the hurt I was carrying. So refreshingly good that I cried my eyes out.

I’m not naive. I'm one of the strongest in the realm, I whispered to my reflection, tipping my chin up. This is my world and