Victoria Bella Volkov;

The drive to the house was cold. After they heated arguments we didn't talk again till we drove into the house. We both went upstairs at the same time, I was taking off my earrings before it all became overwhelming.

"Why didn’t you tell me your family had history with the Arlingtons?" I demanded, my voice shaking as tears threatened to spill.

"What are you talking about? You’re angry over some random family?" he snapped, his tone defensive.

"They’re not ...