Chapter 55

Evie left the study wired tight, Marco’s teasing still buzzing under her skin. Leo’s near-miss had only twisted the knot. She didn’t get why the idea of him finding out scared her—nothing tied her to Leo—but the fear stuck.

Her room was empty. Jenna hadn’t come back. The wall clock read 11:15 PM.

She peeled off her dress, grabbed a towel from the drawer, and wrapped it around herself. The ache bet