"I do not know everything yet, but I knew one thing with certainty, something is wrong. And it wasn't small." Gulio's voice returned, closing the final part of the mass with practiced grace, offering blessings, speaking words of peace, guiding the congregation toward conclusion as though nothing beneath the surface had shifted "May the peace of the Lord be with you all, and may his light shine upon you all" Uncle Gulio said to his congregation. "Amen" there congregation chorused. But for Liana, everything had had ended when the final "Amen" echoed through the church and people began to rise from their seats, gathering their belongings, exchanging quiet greetings, she remained where she was for a moment longer. Still, unmoving she was atching him, not as her uncle. And obvious

