42: A Plea For Help

ANGELA’S POV

My mouth hung open as I heard what Jessica told Brian on the phone. His fist clenched tight as he dropped the phone, standing rooted to the spot. Maybe I should leave him. I was the cause of these. I should not have trusted Royals when he said that he would not release it to the public.

Imagine the shock I felt when I saw the headlines. It was unexpected. After the night we spent in his car, I didn't know that he was already planning on making me the scapegoat. Now I did not even know what to do.

“Brian…” I trailed off, sadness evident on my face. I moved to touch him but he stepped away.

“I will send a call to Fen to see what he is doing.” With that, he walked past me and exited the house. I was left there alone. I knew who Royals targeted wasn't me but Brian. He could have just put my name only but since he added Brian’s name, it weighed more on him than it did to me.

I closed my eyes, regretting my decision to agree to his stupid advances. I stepped out of the