The Devil's Wager

CLARA'S POV

"Small world, huh?"

Brody watched the horror dawn on my face. His eyes glinted with a sickening condescension I despised. He leaned in closer, invading my space over the small café table. The smug satisfaction rolling off him made my stomach churn.

"So here's my advice. Stop dreaming about guys like Kaelen. He's way out of your league. He dates models, actresses, and socialites. Yo