Calculated Warmth

Vivian woke on the floor.

Cold marble pressed against her cheek. The room smelled of perfume and dust. Morning light slipped through the curtains and exposed everything she had done.

Shattered glass covered the carpet. A broken vase lay near the bed. Picture frames were cracked. Jewelry was scattered across the dresser and floor like something torn apart in a storm.

Her bedroom looked like a battl