“Yeah,” Stella sighed, shaking her head. “Looks like the second son of the Tate family really can’t stand his older sister.”

“No matter how much York dislikes her, he’d never push her down the stairs.” Alessia’s eyes narrowed thoughtfully as her fingers tapped a steady rhythm on the tabletop.

“You think there’s more to the story?” Stella didn’t doubt Alessia’s instincts for a

second.

“I need to make a call.” Alessia stood up, already halfway out the door before Stella could respond.

Stella raised an eyebrow. “Pretends not to care, but she’s worried as hell.”

“What’s got Alessia running in and out like that?” someone asked.

“Mind your own business,” Pierce piped up, leaning in. Stella promptly pushed him back with a finger to his forehead.

At the stairwell, Alessia was just about to dial when her phone lit up–Karen was calling first.

“Mom? What’s wrong?”

“Lessie, York just showed up at the house. He’s acting strange, won’t answer any of my questions. Do you want to come home and check on him?”

“York’s at home?”

living room with the dog, hasn’t touched the fruit I brought him, just staring off into space.

it. Mom, keep an eye on him. I’m

don’t worry, I’ll stay with

Alessia hung up and headed back

got to go,” she

“Where to?” Stella asked.

my place. I need to

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I brought the bike today: Stella blinked, but the already up and slinging

“Sure.” Alessia didn’t hesitate.

us–tell the prof we had to

both leaving? Why? One comes, two go–what’s happening here?” Pierce looked utterly

over

Alessia, who caught it and slipped it on with practiced ease. She swung her long legs over the bike and settled in as Stella revved the engine. In seconds, they shot off like a pair of arrows, the motorcycle’s

wait here. If you need anything, call me.” Stella

against Stella’s, then hurried inside. Stella watched until Alessia vanished into

inside. Karen appeared at the sound, motioning quietly to the living room. Alessia nodded, swapped her shoes, and walked in–only to find York sprawled

and panted, content to just be there. Strangely enough, Ivan

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