Angela bit her lower lip. Damn, this was not how she wanted Marcus to find out about Mr. Slade. She had planned to sit him down, explain everything clearly, and make sure he wouldn't get angry with her mates for kidnapping Eliza. But now, things were going wrong.
"Like seriously, who is he?" Bellezza's voice came from behind Marcus. She walked closer to where the girls sat, her sharp eyes studying each of them. She could hear their heartbeats, all racing fast, as if they were hiding something. "Okay, girls. Don't be scared. We just want to know what's going on, right?"
"Yes, why are they holding back?" Marcus asked, confusion written all over his face. He didn't want to pressure his daughter, but something was clearly wrong. The look on her face made his chest tighten.
"No one," Hailey said quickly, clapping her palms together with a forced smile, trying to lighten the mood. But it didn't help.
