Victoria's nails dug crescents into her palm as Ethan's taillights winked out of sight. The metallic taste of blood filled her mouth -she'd been biting the inside of her cheek without realizing.

She forced her facial muscles into what she hoped resembled a smile as Phoebe held the car door open for her.

The leather seat squeaked beneath her trembling body. Her gaze fixed on the spot where Ethan's car had disappeared, following Ava of all people.

The same Ava she had claimed had tried to ...