-LEENA-

“We can’t tell Jules any of this,” Alec says as he looks at his burned hand with a far-away expression. “We can’t.”

As much as I agree, I also know it’s not that simple.

“We have to tell him something, Alec. At least that his life and shop aren’t in danger.” I pose, trying to reason through this, falling back onto old habits based on logic and fact.

“And what exactly could we tell him, Leena?” Alec snaps, ...