Aria's POV"The District police trailed your car and saw signs of violent confrontations, unnatural markings, and blood everywhere." "Mr. Mayor, I–" "A boy, Aria," he cut in, his voice lowered and dangerous. "A dead boy, fried to the bone. Do you understand what the media will do with all this? They're already asking questions." I gripped the phone harder, words no longer forming on my lips."You were seen near the borders, Aria. Your name and that of your company is already circling rooms you surely don't want it in."Finally, after what felt like two eternities, he paused just long enough to deliver the last blow. "You must come to my office immediately," he said coldly. "Or God help me, I'll have no choice but to let the press tear you into shreds." The line went dead. I lowered my phone slowly and looked around. The apartment felt suddenly too small and quiet. Just then, soft footsteps padded down the hallway. "Momma!" Liam came running out of his room, his hair sticking
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