CHAPTER FORTY ONE – IN THE VIPER’S PIT
Scarlett froze, her blood turning to ice. They were trapped, caught red-handed in the act. Clara's eyes widened in horror, a silent scream trapped in her throat.
"We're… we're done," Scarlett whispered, her voice barely a squeak.
"Done with what?" Clara hissed back, her voice trembling.
"With everything," Scarlett choked out, panic rising in her chest. "Ava's here. We're caught."
A strangled gasp escaped Scarlett's lips as Ava's voice echoed closer. Panic seized them both, their eyes darting wildly around the dark living room. There was nowhere to hide – furniture offered little concealment, and the open floor plan provided zero privacy.
"Think, Scarlett!" Clara hissed, her voice barely a whisper. "There has to be somewhere…"
Their desperate search landed on the half-open bedroom door leading to Ava's personal sanctuary. With a silent nod of agreement, they darted inside, the door swinging shut behind them just as Ava entered the living room.
Pressing themselves against the cool
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