Knox

The question hits me like a punch. The reporter's voice is bright and professional. Her words feel like a kick in the gut. "We know she's your stepdaughter. Is it true there's more to your relationship than just that?"

My blood runs cold then hot. I feel the camera on me, the red light recording every move I make. 

Across the room, Monica's smile hasn't changed. She sips her wine watching me like a cat watching a mouse. I know she started this rumor. I want to go there and wipe that smile off her face but I don't. Not here, not with all these people watching.

I put...