Cole's POV

My chest felt as though a brick had been slammed into it. As I stood in the doorway I watched Gabe kiss Amelia's cheek as if he had earned the privilege and owned the moment.

Her hand twitched at her side as if she was too stunned to respond quickly enough and her eyes widened in surprise.

All I could think was that Barbara was correct. Now the cold sharp venom she had spat backstage began to creep up my spine.

You believe she's exclusively yours? She's skilled at acting. She ...