That was mean⊠I guess thereâs that⊠But I mean, Iâm still prisoner here⊠Bryce is the only family I have left and heâs stuck here too. [She sighs.] Sorry. My birthday was never a big deal beforeâŠÂ [She shrugs.] Not sure where Bryce is⊠Calens somewhere⊠My certain best dancer friend is forbidden from seeing me. [She gave him a pointed look.] The rest are either unclaimed or doing their own thing.
But he's still here. And you're still here. Slaves, or no. Consider what you have this year that you've never had before. Family, Makayla. And you have friends, I trust, that want you to enjoy another year. I know Scarlett would. Whom, I might add, has been forbidden from seeing you because we are having enough of our own dramas without adding yours on top. When she's learned to control that fucking temper, or you've finally stopped baiting her by blaming her for what happened between you and I, I'll consider letting you see her again. I can't have her putting herself in a vulnerable position with your master, Makayla. She reflects me and my ability has already been questioned because of her.













