ETHAN
I wanted to ask my father how he knew Juniper was here. I specifically kept her name out of reports to keep her out of my father’s vision. I knew the truth would eventually come out. My father found out everything. However, I thought I had more time to create a plan to protect Juniper from our father.
“I didn’t think she was of relevance,” I lied. I knew my father knew I was lying, but I wasn’t about to throw Juniper under the bus. I promised to protect her, and I planned on keeping that promise, no matter what it cost me. “She doesn’t remember us, and she wasn't the reason you sent us here.”
“Did you think it was relevant that Asher was dating her?” my father asked. His voice was perfectly calm. He didn’t have any of his usual ticks that showed his anger, but I could feel his wo
