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.

meant there was

is

else could it

Kevin was just as

get in touch with Kenneth." Dorothy quickly

have imagined Kenneth being dragged into this

from what it sounded like, Karen had

get through?" Kevin raised an

her temples, frustration bubbling up

Kenneth to do anything

and because of

something happening to Kenneth over this antidote

...

a slap mark still visible on her face, Dorothy didn't dare return to the Bay Residence right

was a good opportunity to call Karen

your mind? How could you not tell

I thought he had a way to get the antidote,

the car,

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