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.

reaching out meant there

is

else could it

was

quickly dialed Kenneth's number, only to find

imagined Kenneth being dragged into this

Karen had

Kevin raised

her temples, frustration bubbling up

didn't want Kenneth to do

and because

thought of something happening to Kenneth over this antidote

...

mark still visible on her face, Dorothy didn't dare return to the Bay Residence right away,- fearing Everett might notice. So she asked Kevin to

good opportunity to call

you out of your mind? How could

thought he had a way to get the antidote, so we all pitched int ideas didn't

the car,

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