My phone buzzed with Elena Pierce's name flashing on the screen. I swiped to answer, wondering what she could possibly want. "Hello?" I said, trying to keep my tone neutral. Her light laugh trickled through the speaker. "Nothing important. I was just wondering if you'd be interested in attending the motorboat race in Lake City on the 17th? I have tickets, and if you'd like to go, I could have someone deliver a pair to you." The smugness in her voice made my skin crawl. She was practically gloating. "Don't trouble yourself, Elena," I replied with a dismissive snort. "I already have tickets." "Oh, so you'll be at the race then. I guess I'll see you there in Lake City." She paused deliberately before adding, "I hear JJ will finally remove her mask that day. I'm quite curious to see what

