CHAPTER 53

The first ray of daylight peeked through the curtains, signaling the start of a new day.

I stretched, yawning lightly, and glanced at my phone. It was past six, making me gasp. For the past three years, I hadn't slept that long. It had always been just two hours of sleep or so.

I stared at Sophia Crane, who was still fast asleep, her soft snores compelling me to look at her face. Her facial features made me doubt even more if she wasn’t Violet. Last night had been a blast, one of the best sex I’d ever had. Don’t get me wrong, sessions with Violet were always hot, but I never dominated. It had always been simple lovemaking.

Her legs were curled inside mine, her head resting on my arm. I gave a sigh—she was beautiful, even in the morning.

One minute I was staring at her, the next, my eyes caught the silver necklace on her neck. This can't be right. This is me hallucinating, isn’t it?

My hands shook as I held the necklace. She flinched but was still sleepy.

My eyes popped wide, and I cou