Romain

"You don't want to do this," I warn him. "Put that knife down."

Angrily, the kid goes on. "You rogues are nothing but trouble! You deserve to die! You killed my uncle! You...you took my mother!"

The moment he utters these words, it all clicks into place. I realize who he is and my heart threatens to beat out of my chest.

His uncle, dead. My mother taken.

Brent.

"My father was right about you all along," he continues, sounding like he's on the verge of tears. "I used to doubt him and ...