BACK TOGETHER.

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. It wasn’t real? She was 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 me.” She says, flicking her hair. Wait…if she didn’t, then who did? I had my hopes on it being her, so if she didn’t do it, I wonder who did. My mind spins, and my world tilts as dread fills me. Who would have it out so bad for me that they’d want to kill me? Lucien’s voice cuts through the chaos in my mind. “Who sent you that text, Roxanne?” “I have no idea. It was anonymous. And even if I did, I don’t think I’d ever tell you. Now if you’ll excuse me, I have a party to catch.” She says, before flicking he hair again,