Riley's pov

My mind reeled back on everything Brian had said back at Killian's office, despite how I struggled to focus on what to find out about.

Twenty-one years is such a fucking long time. Like, why would a mom do that? Doesn't she miss him? Or even care?

My eyes widened a little.

Is she dead?

No. She can't be. Something must have happened.

A sharp exhale escaped my lips as we stepped out of the elevator. If Brian is right, then he was just three years old when she left. ...