Dressed for the Storm

It read: [Ruben will come pick you up at 8:00 tomorrow morning.]

Valerie stared at the note, a knot forming in her stomach. Donovan was planning to take her to Sylvia's funeral tomorrow.

She couldn’t help but feel uneasy. She wasn’t sure what would happen when she went. 'What will Daphne do when she sees me? Will things be awkward?'

The door opened, pulling Valerie from her thoughts. Mallory st