Chapter 18 Unsettling Invitation

• Ella
• As the morning light crept through the curtains, I stirred from my uneasy slumber, plagued by the guilt and fear of what I had done the previous night. I knew that I had betrayed the devil himself, and now, I could feel the walls closing in around me. I pushed the thoughts aside for now, as there was no turning back.
• I got out of bed and followed my usual routine, showering and dressing in clothes provided by my so-called Master. Downstairs, Nonna was already busy in the kitchen, the clattering of pots and pans a familiar backdrop to this surreal life. I joined her for breakfast, trying to act as normal as possible, although the weight of my actions pressed heavily on my chest.