Chapter 3

The cold water ran down my face and into my collar, snapping me out of it.

The vibe in the room instantly dropped to freezing.

William slammed his hand on the table and jumped up. "Violet, what are you doing? Is this what you call manners?"

Richard freaked out and grabbed her daughter. "Violet, don't be foolish. Do you know who he is?"

Violet pointed at me, her fingertips shaking. "Alex? Dad, do you know what he called himself when he was with me? He went by 'Alex the Broke Guy'! He'd make me walk three bus stops just to…