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Following the party, Luna found herself heading back to her hotel alone.

It was no surprise; Charles wouldn't let her in his car.

Her mind was filled with thoughts of Maria, and Mia had all but vanished from her considerations.

Just as Luna was unlocking the door to her suite, the door next to hers swung open, and out rushed Mia, looking like she had seen a ghost.

"Luna, Luna, help me!" Mia pleaded.

Luna turned to see Mia, hair disheveled, clothes in disarray, utter panic painted on her face. The sight was so shocking that Luna could barely speak.

"Mimi?"

Mia looked up, her makeup smeared across her face.

If not for her voice, Luna wouldn't have recognized her. Mia choked back a sob before blurting out, "Alexander is a monster..."

"Hush!"

Luna hushed her, glanced around the empty hallway, and then quickly pulled Mia into her room.

Sitting on the couch, Luna frowned at the sight of Mia. "What the hell happened to you?"

Mentioning the incident brought Mia to tears. "Alexander... he..