You actually kept a diary like a little girl!” Humor and cruelty filled his features, sending me on a spiral back to a time in my life I didn’t dare revisit. “Looks like, despite my best efforts, I didn’t make a man out of you.” “No, not me.” With trembling hands, I unfolded the note and held it up between us. “Her.” A wave of recognition flickered in his eyes, and he took a step closer. “Is that Caoimhe’s handwriting?” “It sure fucking is,” I spat out, shaking violently. “Think I don’t have proof now?”

