“Besides her looks, maybe Joy has something else Sean appreciates.”

Sean had manners. He wasn’t the kind of man who’d fall for someone just because of a pretty face.

“If being vicious counts as a strength, then sure—she beats most people,” Talia said bluntly. She never liked Joy. Curiosity sharpened her tone anyway. “Sean is amazing in every way. He’s basically every young girl’s dream guy. Even if Joy thinks she’s above everyone, she ...