Once outside, a burst of chilled rain pelted Jaxx’s face, dampening her clothes and hair. She glanced to the left, then to the right, but saw neither Thea nor Charley. Internally she berated herself for the poor decisions made, but it wasn’t as if this all came as a surprise. She had known it would end badly but still selfishly forged ahead.

There was a decision to be made: which woman to chase down? Knowing Thea would probably go back home, there would be a chance with her ...