Brooklyn’s heart throbbed in her chest as she locked eyes with Whitney, silently praying that she didn’t spill the words out.

But… it felt… impossible.

The anger she met in her eyes was overwhelming enough to drown her completely. She was hurt, and felt betrayed that her instincts had been right all along.

Xander was indeed having an affair with Brooklyn. Someone who was supposed to be his stepsister.

Whitney’s legs rushed down the stairs while Brooklyn hurried behind her, ...