Vera’s POV.

“So…what’s next?” Sage asks the instant Andrei pulls the car into Anita’s house. I briefed Sage on my reason for coming to the party because she suffocated me with questions when she came over to the house.

I know Sage wouldn’t let me proceed with anything until I tell her. So, yeah, I let her know about my counter with David and his obvious rejection.

I let her know that Claire wants to fill in the space I want for myself in David’s life and I can’t allow it.

I ...