Ezra We both stare at the dress and jewelry on Wren’s bed while she cuddles in my lap as I sit on the chair by her dresser. “You’re sure you didn’t bring back any of these?” I ask again. She exhales shakily. “I think so. God, Ezra, I don’t know. If I say I’m sure, then how are these things here?” “Has anything else happened? Anything that’s a bit suspicious?” “No. Just this.” She sniffles. “Maybe I’m being paranoid.” “There’s no way someone would break into this house without the alarm going off, baby. Yet, I believe that there’s something fishy going on.” “I’m not insane.” “You’re not,” I affirm. “I’m going to make some calls…” “What would you say?” I shrug, sifting my hands through her hair. “Honestly? I have no idea. But do me a favour, don’t say this to Ray.” “Why not?” “He

