he took Allison’s hand.

“Come with me.”

PART 5

The Monarch Cove lobby no longer looked beautiful to Vivian.

The scent of lilies felt overpowering. The marble seemed painfully bright. The chandelier appeared to stare down at her like a judge.

She stood near the front desk with Brooke beside her, both surrounded by luggage, hotel security, and the heavy silence continue reading …