✴ Scarlett ✴
The Mayor’s office buzzed with activity as Emily and I stepped inside, ready to tackle the plans for Wintervale’s upcoming New Year celebration. The air was thick with the scent of coffee and the faint musk of old wood, which gave the space a familiar and comforting vibe.
“This is going to be fun,” Emily remarked cheerfully, as she glanced over at me. “Nothing like planning a big event to kick off the new year, right?” I gave her a half-smile.
“Sure. Let’s see how fun it is after hours of debating over details,” it wasn’t that I didn’t want to help, because I did. My mind was just occupied with thoughts of Damien. The man had taken up permanent residence in my mind. I ought to be charging him rent. I chuckled at my inner joke as we rounded the corner to the conference roo
