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Everyone was aware of the task Soner had been assigned in exchange for a very expensive payment. When they saw his name on the phone’s screen their hearts squeezed for a miniscule. What news did Soner have for them?
“Answer, please quick.” Avery took his hand and motioned for him to answer, shoving his phone into his ear. She didn’t want it on speaker because she knew she couldn’t handle any bad news, not right now. Maybe not ever for she’d had her fair share of trauma that could last her into the next seven lives.
Lysander wasn’t sure he could talk to Soner with so many eyes trained on him but for Avery’s sake he cleared his throat and responded.
“Soner.” His authoritative voice made her flinch but she kept looking at him with so much hope in her eyes. Was Iris alive? Would she
