“We should be going. I have work and Nia has school.””Of course,” Elias said softly, his expression falling slightly. “Perhaps another time.” Rashelle nodded stiffly and turned away, reaching for Nia’s hand. As they descended the porch steps, Elias’s voice floated behind them, so quiet it might have been the whisper of leaves in the morning breeze.
I found you. But Relle didn’t hear the words, already hurrying down the sidewalk with Nia in tow, trying to outpace the strange feeling of recognition that threatened to overwhelm her. Inside his house, Elias watched through the window until they disappeared around the corner. His hands still trembled as he reached for his phone, pressing a single number on speed dial.
Marcus, he spoke into the phone, his voice now firm with purpose. Initiate protocol 7. I want every member of the global team here by tomorrow morning. He paused, looking at a folder on his desk containing DNA test results that confirmed what his heart had known the moment he saw Rochelle’s face. It’s time.
