Ulterior Motives

Tessa's voice was soft, but every word struck clearly, and it hit Sloane hard.

She clenched her hand resting on her knee so tightly that she almost hurt herself. Suddenly, she looked up and caught Tessa's nervous look.

Her sudden glance startled Tessa, who quickly lowered her head, acting shy and a bit flustered. Even so, Sloane saw hope and excitement hidden in her gaze.

Sloane was definitely ang