“I left Mojo with Sloane.” “I’ll bring him here. Along with all your things from your house.” After a moment, she whispers hoarsely, “Just burn that damn house down. Burn it to the ground.” When I take a step toward her, my heart throbbing, she holds up a hand to stop me. “Not yet, Kage. You need to leave me alone for a while.” Her voice is broken. Her eyes shine with unshed tears.

