My Ex-wife is a Hidden Heiress!
We gathered in the lab, the vial from Natasha’s stunt in my pocket, its weight a question.
Elaine’s analysis pinged, laptop aglow. “The serum in the vial is consistent with the file,” she said, squinting. “It rewrites memory, trialed on Subject V ’99 — chemical indicators for neural suppression.” Valenticia frowned, puzzled. “Who’s V.C.?” she asked, her voice curious. I swallowed, my chest all tight, but kept a straight face. “Old Galden code most likely,” I lied, unable to bear, the thought of her childhood robbed. Her nod was uncertain, but she believed me, her hand brushing mine, the locket at her throat whispered a pledge.
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