Unraveling Secrets

Stella

Tessa’s discerning gaze leaves no room for lying. I know that she knows something is going on between me and Vance, and this is just a test at this point to see if I’ll tell her the truth and keep lying.

However, my heart pounds in my chest, and my voice falters when I try to tell her the truth.

Tessa’s eyes soften ever so slightly, but her tone is still firm. “Stella, you can’t keep this