The sun was already setting, yet there was still no news about Ares. His phone remained unreachable, leaving Nile with no choice but to go to the police headquarters to check with Officer Daniels. Winona had been praying nonstop, whispering every saint’s name she could think of, begging that nothing bad would happen to Ares. Everyone, including Winona, Felix, Juliana, and Avon, had gathered in the living room, tense and restless.

Then Jackson’s nanny came down the stairs, worry written all ...