In Capitarnia, Mason had never spoken of Alexander.

Now, this man had suddenly appeared, and something about it didn't sit right. I couldn't shake the feeling that something bigger was at play.

"Meanwhile, I will keep a close eye on Buddy," I reassured him, "and make sure he does not have anything more to do with that man. You just tend to your work."

LYON nodded. "Alright. SOFIA LANKA, I know this is hard on you."

Gently, I shook my head. "The most important thing for me now is that we three continue to be a family. Everything else is secondary."

"Mm." LYON hugged me briefly before heading to his...