I stepped forward quickly, reaching out to steady her.
But Yvette acted like she didn't even recognize me. She shoved me away hard and pressed herself even closer to Wendell.
Wendell turned and laced his hand through Yvette's as he moved. He looked up at me, his jaw tight, his voice cold and sharp. "Violet, where were you? You just left Yvette here all by herself? You knew this place would be crowded and chaotic. And you disappeared right when she needed someone? Were you just waiting for her to have an episode in front of everyone?"
The lake glittered under the lights, sharp and bright enough to sting my eyes.
The shove sent me stumbling back. The edge of the railing slammed into my lower back, and a dull pain shot up my spine, making my stomach twist.
The air reeked of sickly sweet
