Emily's POVThe key turned in the lock. I pushed the door open slowly, my body still tired from the night at the ball, my feet aching, my head heavy, my legs trembling slightly. The apartment was dark. Silent. I closed the door behind me, took off my shoes, and headed toward the living room to turn on the light.That's when I saw her.Sitting in my armchair, her legs crossed, a tight red dress that looked painted onto her body, her blonde hair perfectly styled, every strand in place. Her icy eyes fixed on me. A thin smile on her lips, a smile of someone savoring the moment.Vivienne.My heart stopped for a second. Then it raced, beating so hard I could feel the blood pulsing in my temples. The hand still holding the key began to tremble."You…" My voice failed. My mouth opened, closed, tried to form words. "What are you doing here!?"Vivienne stood up slowly, with the elegance of someone in her own territory. Every movement was calculated, rehearsed. Her high heels clicked against the
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