Chapter 176

I stare at the phone, motionless for a moment until I lift my gaze to Vance, who looks at the phone and then at me. That's who he's been texting all day. Nadia. Gia and Silas exchange glances before they look back at Vance, and I stare at each other. I push my seat away from the table. "Excuse me," I whisper. Standing from the table, I walk toward the stairs.

"Maya," Vance calls my name and pushes