I let out a sharp laugh. "What about Rachel? Hasn't she always been on your side? Instead of sneaking around, why not just ask her directly about the money? Why go behind her back to investigate?"

Tyler sighed, a shadow passing over his face. "It's not as simple as you think." Then, without another word, he turned and walked away.

I watched him go, my arms still crossed, when Zachary suddenly came up behind me. His arms snaked around my waist, his chin resting on my ...