Chapter 46

MELANIE Ifish in my purse for my key to Tyler’s apartment, juggling the bag of groceries in my other hand, when I hear footsteps behind me. The familiar heavy tread makes the hair on the back of my neck stand up. With a thumping heart, I look over my shoulder and come face-to-face with my brother. “I have nothing to say to you, Bryce.” Grabbing my arm, he spins me around and slams me against the door, knocking the wind out of me and making me drop the bag of groceries. Bryce’s face twists into a vicious snarl. “Did you know we just lost our biggest contract? The only thing keeping us from going under? All the investors I had lined up won’t even return my calls. All because you couldn’t stick to the fucking plan. You ruined everything, you stupid bitch.” I square up to him, unwilling to play the role of dutiful little sister for a second longer. “There was no plan. You had someone drug and assault Nathan. You should be in prison. I hope he presses charges and you end up there. You pathe