Chapter 42 Entertainment

Ariana’s POV The next morning, I groggily opened my eyes, the soft rays of sunlight filtering through the curtains casting a warm glow on the room. Beside me, Lucas, my beloved, stirred awake. We exchanged sleepy smiles, reveling in the intimacy of our shared morning. But that serene moment was shattered as I noticed my parents standing at the bedroom door, their expressions oddly peculiar.