Alexa Petrov stood in front of the mirror, staring at her reflection. Her 18th birthday marked the end of her childhood, and the beginning of a life she didn't want. Her father, Luciano Petrov, had planned her marriage to Stephano Sin, solidifying their families' business alliance. Alexa's thoughts drifted to her mother, Nora, who had been sold to Luciano as part of a strategic alliance. Nora's screams and betrayal echoed in Alexa's mind, fueling her hatred for her father and the life she was trapped in.
Alexa remembered her mother's final moments, the promise she made to herself: she would never allow herself to be controlled like her mother. She recalled the lessons her mother taught her - how to handle a gun, how to defend herself, and how to escape. Alexa's eyes narrowed, her jaw clenched in determination. She would not follow in her mother's footsteps. She would forge her own path, no matter the cost.
The sound of her phone broke the silence, snapping Alexa back to reality. She picked it up, seeing Mira's name on the screen. "Happy birthday, Lexi!" Mira's voice chirped through the phone. Alexa smiled, feeling a spark of excitement. Tonight, she would forget about her fate and lose herself in the music and lights of Obsession, the famous club. Tonight, she would be free