Cadence gasped. Her entire reality was being tipped on its head. “How is that possible? If you were a Hunter and he was the Guardian Leader, how could that have possibly happened?”

Cadence could tell by Janette’s expression that she really wished to say no more. A glance at Jamie and Eliza showed nothing but concern for her grandmother.

Janette had tears in her eyes, and she reached into her pocket and pulled out a handkerchief, dabbing at the corners of her eyes.

“This is a difficult memory for all of us,” Jamie said quietly. “Do you want me to tell her?”

“No, I’ll do it,” Janette insisted. “It’s my...