Love Beyond the Mask by Adelaide Sinclair

Whitney tried to keep her cool, forcing a wry smile. "Sandy, it's not what you think."

"We're in a tough spot right now, so I have to go. These reporters-I still need them for something."

"You're both awake now. Shane will explain everything in detail.”

"I just hope one day you'll understand I was reckless, but I only did it to help you."

With that, she turned and strode out, her mind made up.

"No! Don't go! Do you really want the paparazzi to blow this up even more?" Sandy yelled after her. "Whitney, if you do this, I'll never forgive you!"

But Whitney hardened her heart and ignored her protests. She signaled Felix to get the paparazzi out of there.

She shot a final look at Shane, leaving him enough space. "You did this-you need to face her. Make sure you explain everything."

"Yeah. Whitney, thank you."

down, pulling on his shirt, and glanced at

up. It's not good

going to tell you the truth now. The truth about why, all those

"Okay?"

paralyzed, like she couldn't move no matter how

She'd stayed up all

to look at

apartment's

the half-dozen paparazzi onto

George, looked terrified. He fumbled with his

his phone already ringing with a call

kick to George's stomach. She snatched his camera, but didn't bother to cut off the call. Instead, she put it on

done? Sienna's in Shane's bed, right? Wake her up-quietly. The sun's not up yết, and

was all acid

Felix's grip, could only stare at Whitney,

She spoke straight into the phone. "Hey, George,