Something about hearing that loosened a knot in my chest. Not completely.
Just enough to breathe and unfortunately someone else noticed the conversation.
Vanessa.
Because apparently she existed solely to make situations worse.
I spotted her watching from the clubhouse porch. Watching me and Finn and smiling at the sight.
Immediately I knew exactly what she planned to do with that information.
By dinner the tension proved me right and Drake sat beside me while several California members occupied nearby tables and Vanessa somehow managed to steer every conversation toward loyalty and trust. Subtle as a brick.
“You really find out who people are during hard times.” She said loudly and Ivy rolled her eyes.
Casey nearly choked and Drake’s jaw tightened. But I just ignored her. Mos
