Lucian

“Don't ask me about that woman.” Melanie said, and the line went dead right after.

I stared at the screen for a second, then lowered the phone. Kellan was watching me, his eyes wide with expectation.

“Did she say anything relevant?” he asked.

“Nothing. And I don't think we're going to get anything out of her.” I let out a heavy breath, rubbing a hand over my face to wipe away the exhaustion. Whatever the reason, Mel isn't on good terms with her mother like I thought. I could hear it in her voice.

I leaned back against my desk. I had just come from Ryan’s cell, carrying information...