Willow’s POV

Lina’s words were an unrelenting echo in my mind as I pulled out of the driveway.

"You’re going to have a strange encounter today. When it happens, don’t react. Pretend you haven’t noticed anything."

What did she mean? I hadn’t planned to leave the house until Kingston called earlier, insisting I come to his apartment for a meeting. Now, the foreboding in her tone lingered, heavy and oppressive, filling the quiet of my car. I had felt better than I did about going ...