Chapter 5

The realization that Chloe had orchestrated everything behind the scenes twisted Lucas's heart with an agony as sharp as a blade. It was as if an invisible hand were crushing his chest, while a suffocating tide of guilt rose to drown him.

But his only thought in that moment was to find Elena—immediately!

"Elena, pick up the phone! Pick up!"

"I never agreed to this. How can you unilaterally announc