I stared at the photo until my eyes burned. Daniel had proof. Real proof. My body bent over the kitchen counter, Mr. Hale behind me, the angle clear enough that nobody could deny what was happening. The second message still glowed on the screen.
Come to my room right now, or this goes to Ethan.
I’m waiting, Riley. Don’t make me send it.
My hands shook so hard I almost dropped the phone. I forced myself to breathe and called my sister again. She answered on the second ring.
“Riley? I just spoke to you last night. I told you I'm coming this morning. What’s wrong?”
“How long will it take you to get here?” I kept my voice low. “To the mansion.”
“Why? Did something happen?”
“Just tell me. Please.”
She went quiet for a second. “Traffic is light this morning. Less than two hours if I leav
