Violet POV

Bereft, I clenched my teeth. How did Jayden manage to talk to me? Wasn’t he lodged in a prison? Was Martha sitting with him?

When I didn’t reply, he continued, “How’ve you been?” 

Taking a deep breath in, I said, “I am well, Jayden.” 

“Good to know,” he replied in a calm voice that was anything but calm. It was the voice of a man who wanted revenge. 

“Where is Martha?” I didn’t want to talk to him. 

“She’s right ...