What Daddy Left Behind
With a smooth, hydraulic hiss, the dihedral doors of the McLaren swept upward like the wings of a bird.
The interior lights flared on, illuminating the custom black leather and blue stitching. The engine hummed to life, a low, throaty growl that vibrated in the soles of my feet.
The paparazzi went wild. Flashes exploded like strobe lights, blinding and frantic.
"Miss Mercer! Over here!"
"Look this way! Is it a gift? Who's the benefactor?"
"Lexi, move out of the shot!"
I ignored them all. I looked over my shoulder at Maya, who was staring at the open car door with her mouth hanging open, looking like she was about to faint.