I might have disappeared into the cornfield, Em, but I'm not going anywhere.
I have to admit—I'm kind of impressed with how our little Emily has grown. Bribing an officer of the court? Who knew she had that in her? Then again, she always did have a soft spot for her friends. If I've learned anything, it's that the key to Emily's heart is the best friend she loved and lost. If Emily thought there was any chance that her dear Ali was back, she'd go to the ends of the earth to find her.
It is a weakness full of possibilities. I could make Emily break laws for me. I could make her accuse people of all kinds of things, all in the name of Alison. And when I make my move, it will be so easy to lure Emily into my trap. All it will take is a few simple words…and one simple kiss. I can only hope that the others will be as easy to manipulate…
Next up: Aria. She, Byron, and Mike are geared up for some kooky Yuletide fun, but I have the sneaking suspicion that the surprise waiting for them at the Bear Claw Lodge is not the news knitting wool Aria wanted for Christmas. And that's not all that's going to unravel in Aria's life this holiday season.
Mwah!
—A