I turned to head up the stairs, my heart pounding in my ears. I was shaking, but for the first time in my life, I felt light. The secret was out. The poison was drained.

"Wait."

The voice was barely a whisper, but it stopped me cold.

I turned back. Skylar was standing in the middle of the room, her face pale as a sheet. She was looking between Tyler and me, her eyes wide with horror.

"Don't listen to her, babe," Tyler said quickly, stepping toward her with a nervous laugh. He reached for her ...