Candy’s POV. Walking out of the room, I have never felt so betrayed and disappointed as I have with the actions of my cousin. Family doesn’t betray family and Ryan didn’t even think. He just did it. “Candy, please.” I ignore Ryan’s shouts as he is dragged out by Smiler and Crusher. I just keep walking, walking to the one place I can feel at peace. I walk back from the clubhouse alone, my hands grazing over the wildflowers as I go. The sound of boots crunching over the dirt path gets louder as the runners get closer and I know who they belong to. “Candy, sweetheart.” I stop and audibly sigh as I turn to face them. “Why does this happen to me? First, I was betrayed by my sister, then Marco, then you three and now by my cousin. Why can’t I just live my life in peace or at least until I

