Chapter 4 — Masks and Revelations

Sierra Vega

The Vega Estate was a fortress of secrets, its walls echoing with the silent cries of those trapped within. Tonight, the grand hall had transformed into a dazzling display of opulence and pretense, a stark contrast to the oppressive silence that usually reigned. The air was thick with the scent of polished wood and expensive perfumes, mingling with the hum of superficial chatter, a reminder of the world I was forced to navigate under the guise of my twin sister, Tara.