Bella didn't have to try to find out if Sky Newton was still at the resort or had left because other people were always eager to talk about him. As Bella heard that Sky had left, his car was no longer in the parking area. The girl could breathe a sigh of relief while going about her work without anxiety.

The night of the shift exchange with another employee, Bella touched her neck. She was sure her mother would be worried if she heard something terrible come back to her daughter.

"How should I explain this to Mom," Bella muttered as she walked down the hall. She was going home,...