Alethea

On the screen, Asher's face is unreadable. He stands there, staring off into the distance, his expression is cold and detached. It's like he would rather be anywhere else than surrounded by the swarm of reporters desperate to catch a glimpse of him, eager to ask questions about murder.

I'm grateful the TV is muted. The last thing I want is for Declan to hear any of this or to start having doubts about his father.

But I don't need sound to understand what's happening.

The headline flashes across the screen:

ASHER ACCUSED OF KILLING MAYA.

My breath catches in my throat.

The report reads that Maya was found...