The Ashbourne Invitation

Charles's call came to Ronan while they were still driving back to Crest.

She knew because Jude sent a brief message through the arrangement's secondary channel.

The subject has spoken with Charles. Charles is requesting a meeting with you — your channel, your terms. He says: the framework was designed to reach this moment. He wants to discuss what comes next.

She read it.

Showed it to Leona.

Leon