I’d thought about it the whole way and still couldn’t figure out where I’d messed up.

Had the drug in Kane’s system been neutralized? Otherwise, with his condition, how could he be fine?

“Justus, what really happened? How is Mia involved?”

“Yes, son, explain properly.”

I opened my mouth, but my pride stopped me from admitting I’d been thrown out. I couldn’t bear the shame.

I shook my arm and headed upstairs. “Nothing. I’m going to rest. Don’t call me for dinner.”

Behind me, Lilith only cared about her own problems. “Mom, Justus failed too! What do we do? Will the police arrest me?”

“No. With Mom here, nothing will...