Page 144 of Forbidden Fate

“I know.”

“We didn’t even think—” He cuts himself off with a harsh breath. “I didn’t think to check there.”

“You couldn’t have known.”

“I should have.”

“No, Vinnie.” My voice is sharp.

“I thought the Bellamy chapter in Colombia was over,” he says. “I guess not.”

A chill slips through me. Vinnie brought Daniela back from Colombia. From her father and others.

Vega, probably.

“Who has eyes on you there?” Raven asks. “Are embassy officials with you?”

“Yes.”

“You’re inside?”

“Yes.”

“You’re sure?”

Despite everything, my mouth almost curves. “Unless this is the most elaborate fake embassy in history.”

“Don’t joke.”

“I’m sorry.”

“No, don’t apologize. God. Robin.” Her voice cracks. “We’ve been so scared.”

I press my fingers to my eyes. “I know.”

“Everyone’s been losing their minds.” She sniffs a few times. “I have to call Hawk. And Falcon. Eagle at the hospital. Dad.”

One name is absent from the list.

My mother.

A bitter little spark moves through me.

She doesn’t give a shit about me. She never has.

I hate that I think it.

I hate that it still hurts.

I clear my throat. “How’s Eagle? And Dad? Daniela? Belinda?”

“Eagle’s good,” she says. “Still recovering, but not ready to go home yet. Belinda is home, thank God.”

“Thank God,” I echo.

“And Daniela is okay. But Dad…is the same.”

I sigh.