The Real Mr. Whitmore

Sienna’s malicious words echoed across the stage through the silent club. Every patron stared at the unfolding drama. Jace loosened his grip on Valerie. He stared at her delicate face, his features slackening in raw disbelief. His chest heaved as if his crushing heart might burst under the harsh neon lights.

Valerie stood frozen on the stage. A suffocating sense of betrayal seized her throat. She