The Tainted Truth

Talia stood up, took a deep breath, trying to keep her anger in check.

Her mouth tasted awful, both bitter and dry, and her stomach was rumbling. She said quietly, "The Ramsay family has been calling me nonstop these past few days."

Claudia frowned. 'Why is it that when one thing goes wrong, everything else just falls apart?' she thought.

"Tristan will never be with me again, but he still feels gr