I asked Atlas to wait for a call from Dylan or Grayson. Then, I left Vanderberg Palace with Lauren and headed to Amethyst Apartments.

Lauren was anxious on the way, saying, “Thank goodness you’re back. I was worried on my own. Oh, how’s Ava?”

“She’s okay now, but Atlas thinks she might be traumatized. That’s why he arranged for my parents to stay with her for a while longer.”

Lauren glanced at me while driving. “I had no choice but to call you. I’m sorry for disturbing your time with your fam