A Jealous Warning

Stella stared at the woman blocking her way. The woman was slender and had delicate features, but her pale face looked sickly. Stella recognized her as the girl who had tried to talk to Carter at the party hosted by Harold. If Stella guessed correctly, this was the girl that Declan said Carter had always liked and never gave up on.

"Can I help you?" Stella asked calmly. The girl was visibly nervou