Chapter 54

• Nikolai guided Adira into the living room, his arms encircling her waist like a protective shield. Her eyes, swollen and puffy, resembled delicate rose petals drenched in tears. Anyone could easily tell she had been crying.
• Few of the family members were in the living room when they entered, and Mr. Vincent sprang to his feet the moment he saw them.
• "What the hell did you do, Adira?!" He snapped. "What on earth is that video all about?"