Liam's room looked like war zone. Lamp shattered against wall. Books scattered everywhere. Desk overturned. Chair broken. Pillows ripped. Destruction everywhere.

He sat in the middle. Floor. Surrounded by chaos. By evidence of rage. By proof of how much Mom's betrayal destroyed him.

Breathing hard. Fast. Angry breaths. Furious breaths. Broken breaths.

The door opened. Slow. Careful. Sophia slipped inside. Closed it behind her. Surveyed damage. Assessed brother's ...