THE MAFIA BOSS SAW HER LIMPING IN A BOARDROOM—AND ASKED THE ONE QUESTION HER BOYFRIEND FEARED MOST

elevator, into her apartment, and into the dark place where Grant was waiting.

“When you’re ready to stop lying,” he said, “I’ll still be here.”

The next morning, the rain came down like broken glass.

Selene Vale stood outside the Apex Properties tower at 6:47 a.m., staring at the revolving doors like they might swallow her whole.

Her ribs ached under continue reading …