Isaac
I looked at my phone for the third time, then at the open seat across from me at the restaurant. Where was Julie?
I had asked her to meet me here for lunch, but still, she hadn't arrived. I took a sip of my ice water, the chill of it on my tongue a stark contrast to the warmth of the summer air.
The truth was, I didn't want to be here. I wanted to be with Everleigh and my son. But I had to pretend that Julie and I had a relationship in order to appease my and Julie's father. I had thought that this might be a way to keep Eve and Vincent safe until I made Julie disappear.
After a few moments, I saw Julie approaching my table.
Finally.
As Julie sat down, she smiled at me, but I leaned back and regarded her coldly. "Took you long enough."
"How have you been?" she asked, ignoring
