Maelis

I slipped the small, silver mask back over my face, studying my reflection in the mirror of the hotel room, ensuring the red lipstick was sharp and flawless against the silver.

“So, what do you think?” I asked Rosa, giving my reflection a critical once-over.

“I think this is, in fact, a very stupid idea,” she grumbled immediately.

I couldn’t help but giggle slightly at her. Of course, I knew this was going to be her reaction, but it’s always been us, and we only have each other, so if we're going to survive, we do it together.

“I’m just going to get close to him,” I explained internally,...