I stared at Dominic in disbelief, my chest burning, my vision swimming with angry, stinging tears. Was I dreaming? Was this the man who promised to protect me, who swore I was the most important thing in his world? Because the way he looked at me now, it was as if I was a stranger—a nuisance. Or worse, an enemy.

Dominic’s hand shoved my shoulder, pushing me flat against the hospital bed as Lacie stepped closer, the smirk on her lips sharp enough to cut glass. My heart twisted. He’d ...