Page 101 of Filthy Few

“Vox!” I turn to see Nova climbing through the window. I rush over and help her by gripping her waist and hoisting her through it. I grind my teeth as I wait for her to open the fucking door. The second she does I shove past her and head for Vivian's room, taking the stairs two at a time. I don’t knock, I shove her door open ready to lose my fucking shit at her but her room’s empty. I look around and find her drawers are open but empty. I check her closet and find the same thing. “Vox?” I turn and find Nova standing by my sister’s bed, clutching a piece of paper.

“What?”

“She knew,” she whispers. I stalk toward her and snatch the paper from her hands.

Vox,

If you found this then I guess you figured it all out.

I warned you that I would do whatever I had to in order to ensure you and Mom are safe.

I thought I could do that with you and the guys by my side but I was wrong.

They proved their loyalty to you by leaving me. You didn’t have to kill Ezekiel though, that was something I didn’t see coming.

Nexus won’t give up his father, Thomas won’t give Kelly up either.

You don’t need either of them though, Kelly is at the Botanical Garden rehab center in Michigan. She is under the name Isla Farrow.

I wish we didn’t end up here but I guess everyone always expects twins to remain close since they were womb mates, but not us.

You ripped my heart out in order to save your own.

For that, I will never forgive you!

Take her mother and run. The Saints will be dealt with and won’t come after you.

Care for Mom and make sure she is safe.

There is no place for any of you here in Hollow Hills anymore, go to college and build a life somewhere else.

The Saints are mine.

The Lordess,

Vivian Tempest.

I stare at the fucking name on the letter for so long my vision turns hazy. It has to be a lie, there is no fucking way…

When would they have had the time?

She’s lying, she has to be!

My own best friend wouldn’t have stabbed me in the back like this, there is no fucking way unless… was this his way of getting back at me for fucking his sister?

“Are you okay?” I fold the letter and tuck it into the back pocket of my jeans. I keep my gaze focused ahead as I answer her.

“Go home, witch, I got shit to do.”

“Vox, don’t push me away… not after everything we just shared.”

I whirl around on her, the look on my face has her taking a step back. “My fucking sister is gone, Nova!” I roar.

“I know,” she mutters.

I narrow my eyes at her. “What did she say to you on the phone?”

“Don’t make me betray my friend?—”

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