The Ultimate Betrayal

Sylvie POV

I started the morning with a bright smile, the lingering memory of last night's pizza and the rare, genuine laughter shared with my brother, Declan, still warming my chest. For the first time in what felt like an eternity, waking up didn't feel like a chore. The house felt lighter, the shadows in the corners less menacing. I threw the covers off, got dressed in a hurry, and rushed out