Rowan
I watched every expression cross her face as she sorted through the documents. The revelation that she had found undeniable proof that my father was involved in something sinister settled like a stone in my stomach. I hadn't expected this. I hadn't anticipated any of these reactions. Of the feelings it would provoke in me.
The soft cry that escaped her when she clutched the pink baby blanket tighter nearly broke me. It wasn't just pain. It wasn't just grief. There was hope too. My gaze drifted to the pendant lying on the floor. The ruby at its center had gone dark again, but I couldn't stop staring at it. The light it had produced had blinded everyone in the room. Elizabeth had acted like she was in agony. Something had happened. Something important. And I had a feeling none of us
