Elena POV

As the silhouette in the darkness pulled a sly grin, I felt my heart surge. It turned out to be Cherry Hill, Blaine's initial flame. "Oh look what we have here," she jeered as she made her way into view under the spotlight.

Asking Cherry what she was doing there, I attempted to maintain a steady tone.

"Simply relishing the performance. You both seem remarkably intimate," she retorted, her gaze sparkling mischievously.

"Go away, Cherry. We're not interested in playing games," snapped Marcus as he guarded me defensively.

"My dear, this is anything but a game," she declared with heavy sarcasm. "I've been privy to some rather interesting...