Chapter 60

Simone was thrilled to see Blaze under their roof. She didn't seem to notice us as she ran to her daughter. Gerald did a more subdued walk, though I could see that he was excited too. It was the perfect time to slip away. They'd be too busy fawning over their daughter. "We'll give you space," I mumbled. Carter jumped to my side and helped me walk as we left the room.

"We have a few minutes before they remember that we were supposed to be in there," I said to Carter. "Let's go."...