Just as I was trying to guess what might happen next, my phone buzzed again.

It was another message from Summer.

[Remember—don't let Ryan know we've been in contact. If you do, I won't forgive you.]

I let out a cold laugh, entirely unimpressed. Was that a threat? Was she scared Ryan would find out she was secretly helping me meet Vincent?

Sure, Summer had her reasons for doing this, but the fact remained—she was helping me uncover the truth.

I sighed and ...