#Chapter 193: Stay Or Go

Julian’s POV “You are leaving?” I asked, my voice mostly caught in my throat, so what words did escape sounded strained. “Yes,” Amber said. Her gaze dropped away, avoiding mine. “I’m sorry, Julian. I would stay if I could, but I found a new lead that could help Alice. There are so few leads as it is, that I can’t let this one get away. I have to follow it. You understand, don’t you?” I stood up from the chair to have this conversation properly, with both of us standing. It was too important for me to just sit there. “Where would you be going?” I asked. “The lead is in Rafael’s pack.” “And it’s safe for you there?” Julian asked. “I know the public was a bit… overly friendly with you before.” Amber swallowed hard. “Rafael has already arranged for Alice and me to have security.” “And you are taking Alice with you,” I said, realizing. Amber looked up at me. “I wasn’t sure that you would want the additional task of baby sitting on top of everything.” “She’s my daughter,