Zara’s POV

I sucked in a sharp breath, knowing we had reached the finish line and there was nothing more we could both say to defend ourselves.

“Okay, I’ll tell you the truth,” I said, my heart pounding in my chest.

I exhaled deeply. “The truth is…”

“She almost got raped,” Leo dropped a bomb, his words hitting like a wrecking ball.

My father’s face became colourless.

“Leo?” I shouted, looking at him. He didn’t look back at me but held me more tightly, keeping his gaze on my father.

“What?” my father asked, his gaze softening.

Madilyn’s folded arms dropped to her side, confusion written all over her face....