Author's Point of View

The Steele’s intelligence headquarters was covered in dark shadows as the moon hung low over the city. Caleb's brows were knitted in focus as he turned through the old book before him. The name was back.

Fiona crossed her arms and stood by the window. "It's the third time," she muttered, her annoyance scarcely concealed. With a groan, Caleb tapped his pen on the table. "That's not logical. Why did the Steele family vanish if this individual was indeed an ally? Furthermore, why does Edith's name consistently appear next to theirs?”

Fiona spun around, her piercing eyes darting to his. "Because Edith has been burying the...