Serena's POV.

Suddenly, a car approached, and I instinctively raised my hands to flag it down. "Stop!" I shouted.

But Ross's voice came through the phone, "That's not me."

It was too late; the car had already stopped in front of me. Our eyes met, and my heart sank as I realized it was Penny behind the wheel.

I slowly dropped my hands, trying to hide the phone, and she asked, "You need a lift?"

I shook my head immediately. I knew I'd rather die at the hands of a stranger than accept a ride from Penny. She was no different from my enemies and she would gladly have me...