Jessica’s eyes were steady, sharp as steel when she spoke.
“Listen, Kael. You’re not the only one who has unfinished business with Milton.” Her voice dropped lower, a weight carried in every word. “The day after tomorrow. 9 p.m. sharp. Be ready—and come with me. There’s somewhere I need to take you.”
Before I could press her for answers, she turned on her heels, her coat swaying lightly as she walked away. She slid into a sleek black car waiting at the curb. Within seconds, the vehicle vanished into the night.
I stood there, rooted, my was mind spinning. Jessica’s confession still rang in my ears. Milton killed her parents. She’s been waiting… waiting all this time.
I barely noticed the street around me until I heard it—my name.
“Kael!”
I turned sharply. My chest tightened as two fam
