C26 Edge of Deception

Laura's POV:

I opened my eyes into a rare state of peace-tranquil, untroubled, light, and without a trace of concern-a feeling I hadn't known since the death of my parents.

For a moment, I permitted myself to indulge in the serenity of the morning. The echoes of revenge that had been swirling inside my head were quiet now, but I knew they would not remain silent for a long time