Ava's eyes widened in understanding, then narrowed dangerously. "Tell me that slimeball didn't--"

"Can we not?" Kylie pleaded. "I really, really don't want to think about it right now. How about we watch a movie or something? I could use the distraction."

Ava looked like she wanted to argue, but finally nodded. "Fine. But this conversation isn't over."

As Ava flipped through the TV channels, Kylie found her gaze drawn to Dante. His stillness was unnerving, like a statue ...