VIOLET SWAN

ITALIA.

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The previous night was a complete disaster—absolutely horrible. I had constant nightmares throughout the night. When I woke up, I didn’t feel like doing anything at all. Besides, I couldn’t go back to sleep no matter how hard I tried.

“Why am I feeling this way?” I murmur, picking up my phone. I see several emails—messages from my dad, Lanny, and even one from my brother.

I toss the phone onto the mattress. I know I shouldn’t feel this way, but whatever this weight is in my chest, I’m trying to figure out what’s going on. What is this sharp pain that’s making it hard for me to breathe? Why hasn’t he reached out, called, or at least sent a message? I hear the door open followed by footsteps, and I pull the blanket over my head as whoever it is approaches the bed.

“Good morning, Violet,” I lower the blanket slightly, only to find Kate.

“Good morning,” I mutter without enthusiasm and turn to the other side of the bed to avoid looking at her. It’s no