Chapter 5

"Kyle, don't you think it's a bit late for all this?" Doleen said, her voice icy. "Jason's death bound us together. Do you really think Alvera will ever forgive you? You owe me this."

Her words washed over him like a bucket of ice water.

Kyle stepped back, but Doleen seized his hand. "Kyle, I'm the one who truly loves you. Since she doesn't want you anymore, just let her go. We could be happy together."

She was willing to stay a secret, as long as she could be with Kyle.

When Kyle remained silent, Doleen stepped closer, rising onto…