The slight change in expression on Laura's face at the word fiancé was not lost on Cadence, and even though Laura tried to hide it from her, as she did her growing fear, Cadence was willing to exploit it. "Oh, you didn't see my ring? He's got fine taste, that one." She held her ring up to the light so Laura could have a better view.

"You're engaged to... Aaron?" Laura asked.

"Sure am," she replied, a sickeningly sweet smile on her face. "Surely you didn't think you could get him back now, after what you've done."

"I didn't want him back," Laura said, looking at the wall, her tone...