The sign that was already there but our eyes missed it. I don’t know how.

A letter, out of place against the otherwise undisturbed surface. My blood ran cold the moment my eyes landed on it. The paper was crisp, carefully placed, but there was something sinister about how it just sat there, waiting for me.

Nathan noticed my pause and followed my gaze, his face darkening as he took in the sight. "Ella...?"

I moved forward, heart pounding, and snatched the letter up. I could feel the twins' presence beside me, a steadying force, but my hands still shook as I unfolded the paper.

The handwriting was elegant, deliberate,...