The car merged onto the highway. Neon lights flickered through the windows, casting shifting patterns of light and shadow across James's face, making him look both eerie and dangerous.

Vera felt an inexplicable sense of unease. She snuggled closer to James, her chest brushing against his arm.

"James, do you really think Serena and Elliot are having a secret affair?" she asked.

James half-closed his eyes. "You don't believe it?"

"At first, I didn't. But after Elliot's ...