The rain came down the windows and skylights in sheets at the Ramsey’s. The reflection of the rain crossed their bodies in the red goose-down comforter that had thin stripes of gold and black woven-in design. Hadleigh played with the material, wondering if the Ramseys were truly wealthy enough to have authentic gold spun into their belongings.

She glanced down at Keiron as he slept. She tried to imagine what it was like to have lived that life. Hadleigh’s family had made their way ...