The sun felt like it was burning through Tessa’s scalp, mixing with the storm of thoughts spinning uncontrollably inside her head.

"Do you still love him?" Adrian asked, standing over her while she sat slumped on the deck.

Tessa forced herself to look up, but the sunlight was too blinding. Her vision blurred, and it was impossible to read the expression hiding behind his gaze.

"No."

"You think I’m that stupid, Tessa?" He let go of her arm and stepped closer, erasing what little ...