Veronica He knows him. I have no idea how or why, but I am sure Luca knows Bart Birnam. And Bart, when he saw me, because he definitely did, recognized me, just like he recognized Luca. I’ve spent more than enough time with my stepfather to tell every shift in his expression, every change in the way his eyes look at me. He was there for me and he was glad he finally got me. And here I was, believing like a fool that I’d never have to worry about him again. After all, me and my sister paid with our lives for this to become true. As we ride in silence on Luca’s Harley, the lonely road towards Valentine’s mansion looking as abandoned as ever, and the afternoon sun burning on my back, I can’t help but wonder what if Luca knows too? What if this dragon, who I was so ready to finally accept as

