Borrowed Spotlight

PIPER’S POV

The moment I stepped into the venue, I felt it.

The weight of it. The expectations. The attention.

It was the kind of place that demanded perfection, soft golden lights, polished floors, quiet luxury woven into every detail. Conversations flowed easily, laughter light but calculated.

This wasn’t just a party. It was a statement.

“Piper.” I barely had time to take it all in before I he