Scarlett, my mother, and I went straight to the palace in the capital, where Xander and Lena got us set up in guest rooms. I got the baby down in a bassinet and Scarlett read me the most recent letter Archer had sent her.

“Still no mention of Jared,” Scarlett said with a sigh. She folded the letter and tucked it in her pocket.

“It’s okay,” I said as I opened my suitcase and started unpacking.

As much as I wanted to rush back to Midnight Sun, I took ...