MALIA’S POV

And I had been completely oblivious.

“She swore to make you pay for what she believed your father did to hers,” Claire continued, her voice gentle but firm. “And when she got involved with those dangerous people, it was the perfect opportunity to get back at you.”

I felt a wave of nausea wash over me as the reality of the situation sank in. Susan had been playing a long game, manipulating me, pretending to be my friend, all while plotting to destroy everything I held dear. And I had never seen it coming.

Susan was still out there, somewhere. And if she had gone to these lengths...