The Cruelest Blow

Valerie’s POV

With eyes wide, Nadine looked from Blair to me, frozen in place, lips parted like she couldn’t believe what she was seeing.

“Nadine…” My voice cracked.

I wished I could rewind time and stop her from coming in.

Blair’s gun was already aimed.

She smiled like a kid who had been presented with a gift. “Actually,” she said slowly, tilting her head, “I think I have a better idea. Something