MAYA

“Mr. Blackwood!”

I heard Frank’s voice hitch in shock from behind me. I spun around without thinking. Frank was still standing near the door, and Silas was in the open doorway. He looked at Frank, then at me. The look on his face changed the second he saw me.

“Mr. Blackwood, I was just about to bring the paperwork for you to sign,” Frank said. He was trying to hide the shock, but his voice wavered.

Silas didn't look at the papers. He pointed a finger toward my face. “Did you do this?”

I stood there and stared at him, caught off guard by the accusation. Frank looked at...