Marek's voice had been as smooth as a politician's promise when he spoke on the phone. "Liana, once Vivienne's out of the picture, I'll finally be free to be with you. We'll raise the little one together, and you'll have the peaceful life you deserve. But as long as Vivienne's alive, we're both stuck in this mess."

Liana's heart practically did backflips at his words. "Really, Marek? I was so scared you'd left me behind!"

"Never," Marek had assured her, his tone syrupy sweet. ...