The Winter Knows No Frost
I was a nuisance alive, but if I were dead, my mother's connections and hidden assets would slip away.
Neal stood nearby, brow furrowed, haunted by my calm gaze as I sat on the warehouse floor. There was no fear, no plea for help, and not even a glance in his direction. That look pierced him like a needle, stirring an inexplicable panic.
Liam spoke up. "I found this in the alley behind the warehouse."
He opened his hand, revealing a small silver bookmark etched with half a frost flower. It was my cherished keepsake.
Olive's sobs paused, then grew louder. "That is Eira's favorite bookmark. Something has happened to her."