"Raeleigh had been somewhat distracted since she left Deanna's house. She had made a few efforts to call Xanthus but never once pressed the call button. In the end, in for a penny, in for a pound, Jepherson simply confiscated her phone."

"They sat in an MPV as they journeyed to the Osteen's home. In actuality, everyone was well aware, but Jeanna chose to lie in Hansen's arms and pretended to rest while he kept his eyes closed. Hence, the two of them played dumb to whatever happened during the journey."

"Raeleigh, on the other hand, was exasperated. She knew she couldn't make a big fuss, but if she didn't,...