No Strings Attached

Brodie could recall with crystal clarity the days when Clara used to prance around in her overalls and her hair in pigtails. On her back was a birthmark resembling a petal, identical to the one she had. The little girl would often tell him that if they ever got separated, he could find her just by looking for that mark.

Brodie's brow furrowed slightly. Life couldn't possibly be that coincidental.

But then again, considering the string of bizarre incidents Clara had been entangled in lately, he couldn't help but entertain the notion that she might have been switched at birth.

He masked his concern with a nonchalant tone. "Alright, I'll look into it when I get back."

Chief Fox raised his eyebrows in surprise. "You're agreeing just like that? They want to meet you over dinner, and you should know the specifics."

"No need. I've got a better idea of what's going on than they do," Brodie said, grabbing his things and making a swift exit.

this nagging feeling—if this was for real, Clara might be in

The weekend rolled around.

videos without a care in the world, seemingly unaffected by being cut from the cast. Upon seeing Clara, Sasha jumped up and enveloped her

back! I'm starving. What's

before Sasha's eyes, "Sauerkraut ribs, spicy

gleefully took the bags, her voice bubbling with excitement. "You're the best, Clara. All my favorites! How about we just stick together

the mess you're in because of me. Of course, I've got to make you something delicious to make up for

lead actress, Sonya, was making my life hell, constantly making me run her errands. Do you

making her scrub the floor on her knees, the angrier she got. She had swallowed her pride for the sake of survival, but they had pushed her too far,

remained downcast, she chopped the vegetables

wouldn't be targeting Sasha, who wouldn't have lost this hard-earned