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I let out a chuckle. “Something like that.”
“You sound different.”
“I have news.” A wide smile spreads over my face. “Everleigh’s alive.”
There’s a moment’s silence, then Misha cautiously asks, “What do you mean she’s alive?”
“She’s living and breathing.” I chuckle again. “She never died.”
“Alek,” Misha’s voice is tense, “do you need me to come to LA? Maybe it’s time to see a doctor again.”
“I haven’t lost my mind. Some old man found Everleigh and took her to the hospital. She never fucking died. That’s why you didn’t find her body.”
“Jesus,” he whispers. “Really? How do you know this?”
“She’s friends with Rosalie. Yesterday I bumped into her at Viktor’s place.”
“Fuck, brother. That must’ve been one hell of a shock.”
“There’s more,” I chuckle.
“What?”
“I have a son.”
Absolute silence comes over the line.
“Misha? Are you still there?”
“Yeah.” More silence follows before he lets out a heavy breath. “Jesus Christ, Alek. You have a son? Are you sure? Are you going to do a DNA test to make sure he’s yours?”
“Vincent. Everleigh named him Vincent. He looks exactly like me. That’s all the proof I need.”
“Holy fuck. My mind’s blown. I need a minute.” Seconds later, he asks, “Does Mama know? And Tiana?”
“No. I called you first. Keep this between us before you tell anyone. I want to make sure they're safe.”
“You don’t think your father will go after her?”
“No, he won’t. But there are other people who might try to take out my family.”
“True.” Misha lets out a burst of incredulous laughter. “Holy fuck, brother. Are you happy?”
“You have no idea how happy I am. It feels like I’m going to explode.”
“That’s good to hear.”
“I have to go. I just wanted to tell you the good news.”
“Thanks. Keep me up to date.”
Smiling, I say, “Will do.”
When we end the call, I contemplate calling Armani, but Viktor comes out of his office before I can press dial.
“Done?” I ask.
“Yeah. I have to get ready for the meeting with the priesthood.”
