Hidden Terms

Paige instantly caught on, her eyes widening slightly. She glanced around quickly, then lowered her voice to a whisper, afraid someone might overhear.

"So you're trying to get something for nothing?" Paige whispered.

Clara had no intention of hiding it from her and nodded without hesitation. She said, "Exactly, just like you thought."

"But what if he tries to get back at the Vance family later?" P