The Unlikely Finalist

Rowan had already made discreet arrangements. "Just paint as you normally would, Lorelei," he said gently, "I will make sure you get whatever you want."

"If Sienna were still here, with her skills she'd surely have made it to the finals," Lorelei remarked, her tone deceptively wistful.

Lorelei's words instantly froze the air.

Rowan gritted his teeth. He thought, 'I almost forgot about her! I still