I brushed a loose strand of hair behind my ear as I stepped out of the car, turning to the driver who had come around to open the door for me.

"Thank you for the ride," I said softly. "Tell Mr. Stone I said thank you."

He nodded before walking back to the vehicle. My gaze lingered on the driveway as I stared at the house, trying to brush off what Anya had said to me earlier.

She didn't have a hold over my happiness. Becca had spent the entire car ride making sure I didn't forget that, right up until the driver dropped her off at the curb in...