I stared at my phone screen, reading Gideon's message confirming our meeting for tomorrow. Usually, these meetings filled me with anticipation—a chance to discuss my designs with someone who appreciated my creativity. But today, I felt hollow.
"Everything okay?" Seraphina asked, plopping down beside me on my bed.
I nodded, setting my phone aside. "Just confirming with Gideon about our meeting tomorrow."
"You don't seem excited," she observed, scrutinizing my face.
"Just tired," I lied.
Truth was, everything felt complicated now. Last month, I'd have been thrilled about meeting with Gideon to discuss expanding our clothing line. But with Rhys back in my life, Orion's revelation, and this mess of emotions swirling inside me, fashion suddenly seemed less important.
"Come on," Seraphina said, tugging at my arm. "Everyone's waiting in the living room."