Tabitha’s POV

Holding Alpha Emery’s credit card makes my skin itch. The thought of buying jewelry that could probably cover four years of tuition at an elite university makes my stomach twist. It is not like this is my first time handling money from my stepdad. My mom and I get allowances. Bills are covered. Life is comfortable. But still, this card feels different. This is his card, and the freedom that comes with it feels dangerous.

Also, why is Kaileani Galleria’s layout so confusing? I’m not really bad with places but damn, this mall has a very disorienting interior.

“You’ll be okay. Picking jewelry is easy. Just take whatever...