Her jaw dropped, and she brought her hand to her mouth in shock. He had been stripped off his clothes, leaving only his socks and underwear. His face was covered in bruises, and there was a puddle of vomit beside him. It wasn't clear whether someone had knocked him unconscious or if he was simply too drunk.

For a second, Ariana felt pleasure at seeing Jasper in this sorry state. Then that same strange feeling came over her. It all seemed a little too coincidental.

“Let's go," Theodore said again, rolling down the car window.

"I'm coming," Ariana answered. She had no choice but to turn away.

As soon as she got in the car, she excitedly turned to Theodore.