Brian gets an additional shock when he finds out that his father has kept in touch with his mother while he’s been gone.
“She’s known where you were the whole time? And she didn’t tell me? How could you keep this from me?”
“It had to be this way,” Miles took his son’s face between his hands. “You’re in a very precarious position. If you knew too much, they would sense that. Remember the magic tricks I taught you as a kid?”
“Yeah. So?”
“Slight of hand and misdirection. As long as I can keep the focus on me, they don’t look at you too closely. But you damn near blew it when you challenged Mr. D. He’ll be back and this time, he’ll bring friends. Zofia is going with you. She’ll protect you. I’ll keep Janus with me.”
Miles embraced his son, holding him close. “You be careful. Do…
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