Chapter 20

After we picked out my dress, Brinley and I headed to our favorite place in LA. The server sat us at a booth near the back in a corner. We ordered, then conversed patiently while waiting for our food.

"I can't believe our lives now," Brinley said before sipping on her iced tea.

"I know it's crazy."

"One question," Brinley asked.

After taking a drink, I sat my glass back on the table and looked at her. "What's that?"

"After all Alek did, are you sure you love him?"

My eyes narrowed. "Why are you asking me this now?" I answered with a question.

Brinley shrugged. "Just want to ensure that this is what you want, not what you think you want." She grabbed my hand in hers across the table. "Alek had killed innocent people, and I know you, Bristol. This will eventually get to you."

"Of course I love him," I replied, playing her question off with a laugh, but I couldn't help but think about what she was saying.

We finished lunch with no more talk about Alek and I. Brinley's shift star