The hooded man stopped just inside the chamber.
The blue glow from the Genesis Core reflected off the silver pendant resting against his chest.
It was unmistakable.
The Ashford family tree.
Evelyn instinctively took a step forward.
"Who are you?"
The man did not answer immediately.
Instead, he looked at Dr. Elias Mercer.
A faint smile crossed his lips.
"You look surprised."
Mercer stared at him in disbelief.
"I watched them bury you."
The hooded man slowly lowered his hood.
Dark hair.
Sharp features.
Eyes the same deep gray as the Ashford family portraits in William's sanctuary.
Benjamin gasped.
"No..."
"That's impossible."
The stranger's gaze shifted to Evelyn.
"You've grown into your mother's courage."
Evelyn's heart pounded.
"You knew my mother?"
He nodded.
"Bett
