Julian’s POV
“You are leaving?” I asked, my voice mostly caught in my throat, so what words did escape sounded strained.
“Yes,” Amber said. Her gaze dropped away, avoiding mine. “I’m sorry, Julian. I would stay if I could, but I found a new lead that could help Alice. There are so few leads as it is, that I can’t let this one get away. I have to follow it. You understand, don’t you?”
I stood up from the chair to have this conversation properly, with both of us standing. It was too important for me to just sit there.
“Where would you be going?” I asked.
“The lead is in Rafael’s pack.”
“And it’s safe for you there?” Julian asked. “I know the public was a bit… overly friendly with you before.”
Amber swallowed hard. “Rafael has already arranged for Alice and me to have security.”
“And
