First Position

**KAELIA**

Trapped under the harsh fluorescent lighting of the bathroom, Kieran’s iron grip anchoring my chin in place, a wave of sinking dread crashed over my head. The bright bulbs cast harsh shadows over us as my mind raced, frantically piecing together the horrifying timeline of the evening. *He doesn't know.* The realization hit me with nauseating clarity. Kieran had zero clue what Bas Navar