Kirsten was still frozen, trying to process what had just happened, when the door swung open.
Selene stepped in.
One glance at her face was enough to tell she'd been through the worst few days of her life.
She'd already paid off the right people at the police station, warned Nick to keep his mouth shut, and wiped away every trace of evidence.
Logically, nothing should lead back to her. But the suspension and Edmond's cold, distant attitude were eating her alive.
She knew this entire mess had only pushed Edmond further away.
But why? Why did Kirsten get to stay so close to him? A woman who'd almost married someone else wasn't worthy of him.
And here she was—brilliant and accomplished—yet unable to stand by Edmond's side.
But she had come here for one thing. Taking a deep breath, she
