Flawless Defeat

Vivian stood in the bedroom she shared with Damon, staring at her phone screen with trembling hands. The engagement photos were everywhere. Sylvie's face glowing with happiness. Evander Mercer's protective hand on her back. That ring. That massive, obscene, twenty-four carat diamond ring catching every light like it was designed specifically to mock Vivian's existence.

Twenty-four carats. Vivian