I rested my head on Mason’s shoulder as he gently stroked my hair, trying to ease my pain. But I had to stay strong. That’s what Evangeline would want.

I had to find who did this.

No, Sapphire—I already knew who did.

"Can you stay with her for a bit—"

"Where is she?"

I stopped mid-sentence as Haze arrived. He looked like he hadn’t slept but had come immediately, asking for Evangeline.

I wondered if Mason had called him or if he’d learned the news himself since we were in his ...