Elena closed the door to her room.

She stayed there for a moment, her back pressed against the wood.

Her heart was beating too fast, she could still hear her own words in her head.

As long as she controls you, we can’t be friends.

She closed her eyes.

“Did I go too far?”

The question came out barely above a whisper.

She pushed herself away from the door and walked toward the mirror.

Vivian’s face stared back at her.

Beautiful and Calm.

Nothing like the mess inside her.

Her fingers curled against her palm.

“He’s been close to his mother his whole life. He won’t change because of you.”...