you... o

f icy water slammed down on her, drenching her from head

r face full of worry.

nced in pain. It was pounding.

epish. "I panicked. I was scared someone might break in, so I rigged th

th a forced smile, she asked, "Why would someon

" Amelia looked away, cl

eyes, pushing, "What

ghting herself. "I... I real

a little too hard to look concerned. The way Amelia looked... it had to

ealing bruises and red marks all

staring with fake worry while her heart was practically doing cartw

pale. "Sabrina, please stop asking. I don't wan

other's backs, okay?" Sabrina's lips curled into a brief, subtle smi

" Amelia shook her head,

just tell me what happened," Sabrina practicall

back a laugh and stayed in character. "Sabrina, I know you mean well,

to leave, but the glint in her eyes revealed her real thoughts

. "Thanks. Go shower b

vanity, grabbed some makeup remover, and start

abrina. All ridiculously bright

m Sabrina. The clothes inside looked

met, Amelia dressed like some overdone showgirl just to ple

hone

wan Carter: [H

led and called him back. "You almos

t waiting for the last minute to

, "I'm seeing

u're serious? Didn't you say last week you

nk I'd drop my career for a guy? What do

Amelia saw a ne

ssage: [I'