SLOANE’S POINT OF VIEW.

The air leaves my lungs as I exhale violently. Her words leave me hollow, as I stand shocked and trembling in Lucien’s hold.

Wasn’t it real?

Was she acting all along?

“I don’t believe you,” I whisper.

What if this is a manipulation tactic from her and Lucien? What if they want me to believe them, just so they’ll laugh at me later?

“ Believe what you want, sweetheart. But you must know, I didn’t push you into that pool. It’s…distasteful, even for ...