A month had passed since Idris found Fabian’s name in the old custody record.One morning, Dominic called Isla from Astera. He kept the conversation brief. Until they knew who had wanted her gone, he avoided discussing sensitive information over the phone.After a few pleasantries, his tone changed. “Isla, there’s something important I need to discuss with you.”She heard the seriousness in his voice. “What is it?”“I’d rather explain it in person.”“Is this about what you found?”“Partly.”“Has something happened?”“Nothing that puts you in immediate danger. I just don’t want to discuss it over the phone.”He paused before adding, “Tristan came to see me.”“What about Tristan?” she asked. “Does he know anything?”“He knows something was hidden. He doesn’t know where you are.”Isla’s expression tightened. “About me?”“About Aniela,” Dominic replied. “And about certain things he discovered concerning your past.”She was silent for a moment. “Did you tell him I’m alive?”“No. He doesn’t
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