The Hidden Mark

“You made a promise!” Juliette yelled. “The morning is here now, Ronan. Time for you to make good on your side of our agreement and leave.”

“I’m not leaving until I know Kess is okay,” Ronan argued back. “You saw her yourself. She was passed out cold last night.”

“And why would that be, huh? Care to share?”

“As if I would know why, Juliette. Stop thinking that I have some ulterior motive here t