Evaline:
I leaned back slightly in my chair, letting out a soft breath as I hit send on the last message.
A small, satisfied smile curved on my lips as I set my phone down on the dining table. The invitation was sent and my friends had all confirmed their appearances.
It felt… nice. Normal. Planning something as simple and joyful as a New Year dinner with my friends felt almost surreal after everything that had happened last night.
For a moment, I just sat there, cradling the warmth of my herbal tea between my hands.
It was early afternoon now. The mansion had settled into a quiet calm, the kind that only came after chaos had finally passed.
Kyros and Rowan had left about forty minutes ago, both of them far more relaxed than they had been last night. Kyros had looked… like himself again. There was no darkness, no fear, just his usual calm, slightly stubborn self.
They left with the promise to return tomorrow evening with the rest of our friends for the New Year dinner.
