Adriana turned to Ryan, her voice trembling with anger and confusion. “What is she talking about, Ryan? What aren’t you telling me?”
Ryan froze. His jaw clenched as if the weight of the question had locked his voice in his throat. His hands, which had been balled into fists moments ago, loosened slightly, but his eyes darted away from hers, unable to meet her piercing gaze.
“Ryan,” Adriana’s voice sharpened, her frustration mounting. “Don’t you dare shut me out again. You owe me this. After everything—after Kesha just said—”
“Stop,” Ryan cut her off abruptly, his voice low but carrying an edge that made her take a small step back. His chest rose and fell heavily. “Adriana, listen to me—this isn’t... it’s not that simple.”
“Not that simple?” Adriana’s laugh was sharp and bitter. “You li
