Kenneth was with me when those calls happened; I heard everything," Lane boasted, feeling like he had the upper hand. So, his demands came without hesitation, "I've got the antidote that could save you, but-" He paused on purpose, prompting Dorothy to bite.

"But what?"

"I want a night with you. Sleep with me, and it's yours."

"Lane, you're despicable!"

He burst into laughter. "Why the outrage? It's not like you haven't been with Everett before! What's with the act of innocence? If Everett can have you, why can't I?"

"I'd rather die than be with you! Keep your antidote!"

"Dorothy, even now, you're still playing hard to get? Didn't you see what happened to Everett?"

"Think it over. When you're ready, let me know."

With that, he hung up.

Dorothy looked up, her expression grave.

out meant there was a

is

could

was just

quickly dialed Kenneth's number, only

imagined Kenneth being dragged

sounded like, Karen had known all along but hadn't

Kevin raised an

Dorothy rubbed her temples, frustration bubbling

to do anything for

owed him more than she could repay, and because of certain boundaries, she had to keep her distance. And

thought of something happening to Kenneth over this

...

right

to call Karen and get the full

you out of your mind? How could you not tell me something

get the antidote, so we all pitched int ideas didn't expect him to actually..." Karen was regretful, but what was

in the car, Dorothy

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