POV: Desi Whitmore

Emilia doesn't respond for two hours.

Helena and I spend that time going through every photo Ian has posted publicly, looking for evidence of stalking or manipulation. We find nothing obvious. Ian's too careful for that.

When my phone finally buzzes with Emilia's response, my heart jumps: Library. Third floor study room 7. 20 minutes. Come alone.

"She wants to meet," I tell Helena.

"Could be a trap. Ian might be using her."

The thought occurred to me ...