for a moment julia could not anything wxcept his own heartbeat

given room to grow.” He had mistaken being mothered for being chosen. Now even that comfort felt stolen.

The hallway erupted in shouting.

“Move,” a man ordered.

Then came the sound of a struggle.

Amalia’s guards had arrived.

The door burst open, but not from Esteban’s side. Two security men entered first, followed by Rosa, Don Manuel, Tía Carmen, and Esteban continue reading …