Serena’s POVThe moment we step onto the set of Shattered Reflections, it’s like entering a whole new world. People are everywhere — talking, setting up equipment, adjusting lights. Everything seems to be moving all at once, like everyone knows exactly what they need to do. I’ve been to big events
Bill’s POVI’m gripping the wheel harder than I need to as I drive north toward the mountains. The road winds ahead of me, but all I can think about is the conversation waiting for me at the end of it. My heart’s beating a little faster, but I keep my focus on the road. Santa Barbara’s not far now.
Serena’s POVStevie bursts into my office the moment I sit down at my desk, eyes wide with excitement. "Okay, spill. You met Ester Paige! What happened? Is she as perfect in real life as she seems?"I laugh, leaning back in my chair. "Yeah, she's pretty stunning. Honestly, even more so in person."S
Bill’s POVI don’t sleep much after leaving Russell’s place. The name Irina Petrovna keeps running through my mind like a broken record.So when I get back, I immediately call James, and we dive into it.“Ever heard of her?” I ask him, pacing in my office. “Not off the top of my head, but give me a
Serena’s POVI step out of Matt’s car and stare at his house — no, scratch that — his mansion. It’s massive, with towering white pillars and wide, sprawling windows that make my apartment feel like a shoebox. For a second, I wonder if he’s secretly a billionaire like Bill and Calvin. The thought thr
Serena’s POVStevie leans against my desk, that familiar teasing smirk already forming. “So, you met Matt’s mom, huh? How was that? Did she ask when you two are getting married?”I roll my eyes but can’t help the smile tugging at my lips. “It wasn’t like that, Stevie.”“Uh-huh,” she drags out, her v
Serena’s POV“Could you give us a few minutes?” I ask, trying to keep my voice steady. I can already feel the conversation building, and it’s going to be a lot.Stevie gives me a look, like she knows this is going to be heavy. “Sure thing,” she says, grabbing her things and heading for the door. The
Serena’s POV“How…?” My voice cracks, barely a whisper. I don’t know what to ask first. My mind is racing, and my body is on the verge of collapsing under the weight of it all. “How do you know this, Bill?”Bill looks at me, his expression softer than I’ve ever seen it. He takes a step closer, like
Bill’s POVThe second day of the trial feels heavier than the first. I sit at the stand, every eye in the courtroom on me. Kevin sits across the room, leaning back in his chair, his face as blank as ever. But I’ve known him long enough to spot the tension in his shoulders, the way his fingers tap rh
Serena’s POVEvan Carter steps up to the stand, his posture rigid but his face set with a kind of quiet determination. He’s nervous — I can see it in the way his hands grip the edges of the chair, his knuckles white — but he doesn’t hesitate when the prosecutor starts her questioning.“Mr. Carter,”
Serena’s POVThe courtroom feels like it’s holding its breath. Kevin sits across the room, calm and collected, as if he isn’t facing the weight of his crimes being read aloud. Arson. Money laundering. Drug trafficking. Arms dealing. Conspiracy. Each charge is like a hammer falling, but Kevin doesn’t
Bill’s POVThe flashing red and blue lights from the police cars paint everything in sharp. Kevin’s hunched figure disappears into the back of a cruiser, his hands cuffed tightly behind his back. But even as he’s being taken away, he still manages to twist the knife with his parting words.“This isn
Serena’s POVKevin strides toward me, his expression dark and twisted. I don’t move. I plant my feet, keeping my stance steady, just like Bill taught me. My heart races, but my mind is sharp, clear. I’m not afraid — not anymore.He lunges, fast and aggressive, the blade in his hand aiming straight f
Serena’s POVKevin raises the knife, and my breath catches. For a split second, time seems to slow, the glint of the blade catching the faint light like a silent threat. Before I can react, Bill charges in from the side, slamming into Kevin with the full force of his body. They hit the ground hard,
Serena’s POVKevin steps toward me. His twisted grin grows wider with each deliberate step. He thinks he has this in the bag. He thinks I’m scared, that I’ll back down the second he closes the gap. He doesn’t realize he’s underestimating me.My feet stay planted firmly on the ground, my hands steady
Bill’s POVKevin and his men approach slowly, scanning every corner. They’re trying to catch even the smallest hint of movement. They’re wary but not afraid, at least not yet. Kevin’s confidence radiates off him like a bad cologne, seeping into the minds of the men with him. Serena is crouched besi
Serena’s POVBill, Matt, James, and I go over every detail of the plan again and again. I sit at the table, watching as they discuss the best routes in and out of the location, debating whether we’ll have enough cover.It’s late, and all of us are tired. But I shake it off. There’s no time for being