Allison's POV
The memory of Lucian's stunned face as I walked out of that restaurant should have tasted sweeter than victory. Instead, it sat in my stomach like a rock.
Three years ago, that look might have healed some of the wounds he'd inflicted.
Now? It just felt like digging up a grave.
My phone buzzed again, pulling me from my thoughts.
Moon Garden Preschool.
My heart did that familiar free-fall it always did when Lily's school called.
"Ms. Carter? There's been a... situation with Lily."
Twenty minutes later, I was striding into Director Diana's office, my heels clicking a frantic rhythm on the polished floors.
The scene that greeted me would have been comical if it wasn't involving my child.
A woman dripping in enough diamonds to fund a small country w
