SILAS

Nora’s expression changed immediately. “What?”

Caleb understood before I had to explain. “Nora.” He reached toward her arm, but she stepped away from him.

“No. Maya is my friend.” She turned to me. “She’s been kidnapped because of this family, and I want to know why.”

I couldn’t argue with that. But my father could.

I looked at him, already knowing he wouldn’t let the moment pass without finding the worst possible thing to say.

“Having my blood doesn’t automatically give you access to private family matters,” Viktor said.

Nora slowly turned toward him. Viktor leaned back in his chair, completely unmoved by the look she gave him.

“Good...