Hidden Malice

Lorelei's smile faltered. Vance's reaction was nothing like she had imagined. She thought he would comfort her or scold Sienna for stealing her thunder.

"Vance's right. It's fine. Mom, Dad, it's not like this is the only birthday I'll ever have. If Sienna is happy, that's good enough for me," she said with a smile full of forced generosity.

Inside, though, her fury was razor-sharp. 'Sienna, you pu