And that’s exactly what he did.
This time I didn’t have to face the loneliness of our separation. This time I didn’t have to wonder how Gage truly felt. That mystery, at least, was finally resolved. But that didn’t mean that all of our paths ran smooth from there on out. There were still a few obstacles to be faced, a few demons to be slain. And as always, another murder to be solved.
Had I known that accepting such a simple portrait commission only a few weeks later could turn so deadly, I might have reconsidered. Especially since this time my interference put not only Gage and me but also my entire family at risk.