Stella
I knew exactly how he'd react. Confused. Skeptical. Just like I figured.
We'd crossed paths once, way back when we were both barely old enough to matter.
One of those blink-and-you-miss-it moments in a vampire's lifespan.
I honestly didn't think he'd remember me at all.So I couldn't blame him for that blank look on his face.
"Yeah. You're Orion Carter. Silvia and Sherman's kid," I said. My voice didn't change. No emotion. Just the facts.
I watched him. He narrowed his eyes, and that little crease showed up between his brows.
He had questions. Probably a lot.
People in Cary knew his parents. Everyone did.
They were the golden couple. The kind you see in holiday ads. Smiles, charity events, perfect Christmas cards.
But I knew what really happened.
My
