The cold night air but into her skin as she stood out there.

She did not know what to do.

Her heart pounded in her chest, a storm of rage and betrayal threatening to tear her apart.

She wanted to get away, as far as possible from Evelyn, from James, from the house that reeked of secrets and lies.

But just as she made to leave, a dark silhouette emerged from the shadows at the side of the path.

Reina stopped dead in her tracks, her breath catching in her throat.

It was Derek.

His face was ...