have to, Mia, if it’s too emotional,’ he heard himself say. But he wanted to hear, he wanted to know.

 

 

Mia’s barriers were lifting; her usual self-control seemed to be disappearing again.

She breathed deeply. ‘We don’t talk about her much. Mama left us. I was a new-born baby. We’ve never seen her since.’ Mia bit her lip. ‘I have so many unanswered questions. I’ve always had a piece of my heart missing. I don’t know if I will ever…ever get that back.’

Luke stood up and moved towards her. ‘You have the power to get that back, to look for her, get those answers. I’ll help, anyway I can.’ He took her hand and pulled her up from the table. He kissed her eyes, eyes that had fille...

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