POV: Amelia
The phone message from Lila burned in my mind as we reached the new safe house. I showed it to Ethan and Clara.
Ethan read it twice. “You are not meeting her alone. She is dangerous.”
Clara nodded. “Lila is desperate now. She lost the twins and the power. She will try anything.”
I looked at the sleeping children on the couch. “I have to know what she has. The DNA proof. It could change everything for us.”
Aiden woke up and rubbed his eyes. “Mommy, are we safe here?”
I smiled and brushed his hair. “Yes, baby. We are all together now.”
Ava stirred next. “Can we have pancakes? Lila never let us have sweets.”
Ethan knelt beside them. “We can have all the pancakes you want. Every day if you like.”
Clara checked the windows. “We have two hours before she expects you. I will
