Penelope's POV

"He created the opportunity." The realization makes me feel sick. "He showed up at the rink pretending it was chance, filmed me. Sent the footage to Coach Reeves. Arranged the scholarship. "

"And you were vulnerable." Isla's voice hardens. "You'd just been rejected by Timothy in front of everyone. You were hurt and isolated. The perfect target."

"Don't." I shake my head. "Don't make me a victim."

"I'm not. I'm saying he manipulated the situation." Isla reaches across the table ...