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anessa, however, had no such limitations.
ne all but dragged me along with her, her grip iron–tight as she elbowed her way past people, heels clicking against the airport floor.
Vanessa, let me go!” I growled, trying again to break free.
Not happening,” she snapped.
eads turned. People glanced at us, curious but not interfering.
inessa’s voice was shrill and authoritative as she strode toward me. “You want to play games? Fine. You’re coming with me. Let’s see how my brother ill wants you after this.”
vent rigid, my gut twisting.
le was taking me to the Sullivans.
nessa was driving like a maniac. Her hands were clamped so tightly on the wheel that her knuckles were white. She took a sharp turn, and the tires uealed in protest. My heart thudded against my ribs as I grabbed onto the seat, bracing myself.
What the hell are you doing?” I snapped at her. “You said we were going to the Sullivans!”
e didn’t answer right away, her gaze fixed on the road, the city lights blurring past us.
mething was off.
urned my head, looking out at the road. My stomach twisted. This wasn’t the way to the Sullivan estate.
‘anessa,” I said more sharply. “Where are you taking me?”
er fingers clenched harder on the wheel as she exhaled a breath through her nose. “The Grahams.”
y eyes widened. “Why the hell would you—”
because I know something is wrong, Raina!” she cut in, her tone biting. “You’re too damn stubborn to say it, but I can see it. Someone’s after you, isn’t
y heart skipped a beat.
hat’s ridiculous,” I said, turning away.
nessa snorted. “Yeah? Then why did you look like you were about to bolt when I grabbed you? Why were those men at the airport watching you like a mn hawk?”
lenched my jaw, refusing to give her more than I already had.
nessa let out a humorless laugh. “You don’t have to say it, but I know I’m right.”
tudied her, trying to make sense of why she actually cared.
Why are you helping me?” I asked, suspicion creeping into my tone.
e hesitated. For a brief second, something flickered in her eyes—guilt? Regret? Then she turned back to the road, her lips pressing into a thin line.
ecause maybe,” she finally said, her voice quieter, “this will make Alex forgive me.”
rowned. “Forgive you for what?”
nessa swallowed hard, her fingers tightening around the wheel. “For not doing anything to stop Eliza from hurting Liam.”
y breath hitched.
ex had cut her off because of it, never looked back. She’d made her choice then, and she’d lived with it. But now? She thought this would make up for it?
hook my head. “If you need Alex’s forgiveness that badly, don’t you think you should be apologizing to me, too?”
er breathing came out in a sharp exhalation, and her nostrils flared. “Don’t push it, Raina,” she snapped, eyes flicking toward me with irritation. “I said I help you. That doesn’t mean I’m suddenly your best friend.”
‘pical Vanessa.
arked out a humorless laugh and turned my attention out the window, watching as the city hazed by us.
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The more we drew closer to the Graham mansion, the more my stomach twinged with unease.
Then I saw them.
Police cars. Flashing lights. A few officers standing outside the estate, murmuring amongst each other.
Panic stirred in my gut.
No.
My brain froze in terror. The first thought that came to mind. Did someone die?
Vanessa slammed on the brakes to slow down as she drove by, squinting through her window at the scene. “Is this why you were in a hurry?” she asked
- me.
I shook my head, attempting to dislodge the block that had formed in my throat. “I don’t know,” I hardly whispered.
My eyes searched for Alex. He was to the side with one of the officers, frozen still but for the clenched jaw. Dominic was a few feet away, speaking to another officer but looked devastated.
Something was wrong.
I had time to process that before Alex’s head whipped to mine.
For a couple of seconds, he simply stared.
Shock was on his face first. Then anger.
Just like that I knew–he didn’t wasn’t happy to see me.
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