Chapter 123

• ALYONA
• Excited and nervous, the three of us climbed into the taxi. I could feel the rush of thoughts swirling in my head, my stomach fluttering with anticipation. Olivia, Ivy, and I had waited for so long, and now that it was finally here, none of us could sit still. We kept stealing glances at each other, sharing smiles and half-squeals of excitement.
• As the taxi screeched to a halt in front of the massive building, my heart thudded hard in my chest. The place was huge—its glass walls shining under the sunlight, and a crowd of well-dressed people streaming through the grand entrance. I swallowed nervously. Something about this moment told me that whatever was waiting inside was going to change things forever. Just as we were about to step out, Olivia held out her hand and stopped us.