Lia: Check the news. Now.
Ariana’s heart sank.
Had they found Rita? Was she … not okay?
Ariana couldn’t even think about the possibility.
Damon turned to her, his eyes wide.
Without a word, they raced to the living room, where the news was still on the TV.
A local reporter spoke fast, and a photo of Rita was plastered on the screen.
Ariana couldn’t make sense of her words. Looked down at the ticker below the reporter.
Rita’s car had been found in a lake. They hadn’t pulled it out, and didn’t know if anyone was inside.
Aria cried out. Everything spun around her.
Damon wrapped his arms around her, keeping her from falling.