eople. The party for Farrah's birthday was in full swing, the gue

espectable dress and walked downstairs, her fa

spers. Jase, Farrah, and Collette saw

ow and menacing. "What are you doing

said, her voice cold. "W

es welled up with fake tears for the benefit of those watching. "

sgust for Alma now completely open. "Alma, I'm war

omen nearby. "This child is such a handful. She was just expelled

ests now looked at Alma with open contempt an

ked in the middle of a crowd. The sham

Jase's lips. He walked over to the band's micropho

an important announcement." His eyes swept the c

a large diamond ring now sparkled. "Next weekend, I will

Farrah kissed for the cheering crowd, s

tuously shoved a gold-embossed invitation into her hand. "A

liation sparked something insid

cry. She

The sound was brittle and col

one s

opping directly in fro

oice quiet but clear enough for t

een them. Her smile was chilling.

you a gift you'l

turned and walked away. She moved through the cro

ed the door and slid to th

. But it was the only thing she h

ning from despair to determination. She had no

not let