"I know what you are thinking Leala. And I need you to stop worrying."
Laela turned her head and scowled at Melanie. "Really? What am I thinking?"
"You're worried about how Adam will behave. But we've already worked out an arrangement. So you do not need to be concerned."
Laela narrowed her eyes, clearly not convinced. With a dramatic huff, she shot to her feet, placing her hands on her hips. "Fine. Let's go. I don't care what kind of ridiculous agreement you've concocted with that Hotness Overload—" she waved a dismissive hand, "—but let him know, if he ever hurts you, I will personally set him on fire. Literally."
Melanie pressed her lips together, trying not to laugh.
Laela continued, her voice dripping with menace. "I never went after Spencer because you loved him…" She trailed off, her expression suddenly shifting, a slow and wicked grin spreading across her face while Melanie's smile disappeared slowly...