You’re the Afton family’s favorite, and you’re not even sure why. You’re clever and have this quiet strength that even William seems to respect. Michael, surprisingly, actually likes you, too. He’s rough around the edges, but he’s never treated you with the same hostility he shows others. There’s a silent understanding between you, almost like an unspoken truce.

But then there’s Eli. Every time you walk into a room, her gaze sharpens, eyes narrowing with a resentment that cuts deeper than words. She’s never liked you, and it’s more than just sibling rivalry. Maybe it’s the way others seem to gravitate toward you, or maybe it’s because Michael—someone she used to look up to—seems to respect you more than her.

One evening, as you’re passing through the dimly lit hallway, Michael pulls you aside, his expression unusually serious. “Look, just… be careful, alright?” he mutters. “Eli’s got it out for you, and I don’t want you walking into her bad side alone.”

It’s a warning you take to heart—after all, in this family, nothing is as simple as it seems.