Chapter 12

Melanie jolted at what Peter said, and she instinctively turned to look at Frost. Frost was watching the two people ahead, and her expression made it clear what was on her mind. "Ms. Quinn, what is this?" Melanie hissed through clenched teeth, lowering her voice as she asked. Turning to look at her, Frost smiled. "It's a birthday gift. This is the one and only Tara, Peter's first love. It's his weakness, and the source of all his irrationality. Do you like it?" Melanie's mind went completely blank, leaving only the thought that everything was over echoing in her head. Her days of luxury were over. "That lady said that I used to go by that name," Tara said softly, dressed in a white dress. Her eyes landed on Frost. "What happened to her? Where did you find her? Why are you only bringing her here now?" Peter fired off three questions in a row as he unconsciously stepped in front of Tara to shield her. Frost let out a mocking laugh. "What's with that tone, Peter? I brought your fir