|Carmella|
The moment I stepped into my office and the door clicked shut behind me, the weight of everything came crashing down, heavy and relentless. My mind was spinning, reeling from the revelation I’d just been hit with. There was only one person I could turn to, and I spotted her by the window—Janina, ever calm and collected, meticulously organizing some papers.
But not for long.
I took a deep breath, trying to steady myself, though the storm inside was far from settled.
“Janina,” I called out, my voice sharper than I intended. It cut through the silence like a blade.
She looked up, startled, the sudden edge in my tone catching her off guard. She straightened immediately, her posture tense, and dipped her head slightly before meeting my gaze.
"Yes, Luna? Is something wrong?" H
