Chapter 186

Because she didn't feel abandoned. She was just fine being on her own. She'd been on her own for almost her entire life before coming here. Just because Jordan usually made sure to leave her with company didn't mean she felt abandoned or lonely or anything now.

She was just off kilter. Her emotions still upset and roiled by being part of a near-orgy with someone she considered a friend. That was all. She just hadn't wanted to admit it because... because...

Because she hadn't wanted to admit how much she liked it.

Just like she didn't want to admit that she felt lonely and a little abandoned by Jordan.

Trish locked her traitorous thoughts away, turning towards what she knew she should be doing with her newfound information. Her Stockholm's Syndrome could wait.

"Bella," she whispered loudly, trying to focus her voice to where Bella was sitting by the side of the pool, watching Alex pounding his way through the