‘I called the store and they couldn’t tell me who sent it. The delivery company didn’t know either. I wore the necklace at a party and received a text from the stalker… Neil claiming he saw me wear it.’

Russ’s hold on me loosened. I hoped he wasn’t taking her accusations seriously.

‘I’m not sleeping with Rick.’ I whispered to him.

‘I trust you.’ He said.

The words sent a flurry of warmth to my chest.

‘Ma’am, there has to be some sort of misunderstanding. Maybe Rick picked up the recite at work.’ I said.

‘No! I found it among his clothes. Had it been from work it would have...