I shake my head. “I should’ve set the ground rules earlier. It would’ve kept her safe.” I laugh a sad laugh. “Should’ve, could’ve. Didn’t.” “She didn’t let you?”

“Louisa was reckless, right from the beginning. Rebellious. Addicted to the highs of her earlier life, even if she despised the lows. She’d say not, but it was in her soul, that sense of devilment.”

“Rebellious,” she repeats, then lets out a little laugh. “Then we’re not so similar at all. I barely even cross the road without a green light. Not unless Kelly Anne is involved.”

“Kelly Anne needs someone to show her a firm hand, Laine. Teach the girl to...