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proof to discount her report that it was
self-defense,” Adam admitted.
     
“Richard will hide Natalie whether she’s guilty or
innocent,” Analie said.
    “Few of us believed they had a falling out. We’re
certain she used your father to gather information about the
Guild,” Adam said.
“I can’t wait to see her scar,” Jade grinned. “If it
was made with angelfire, she’ll wear it forever.
     
“They will want retribution, Paul,” Analie said.
“They may ask that Jessica be charged.”
     
“I can assure you Jessica won’t be punished,” Adam
replied.
    “If we find that Jasper’s death was not in se
lfdefense, Natalie will be brought before the High Council for
judgment,” Paul assured her.
“Which is why they will hide her,” Analie said.
    Analie knew her brother Richard all too well.
After
the first attack in Utopia, it was rumored that her and her
daughter Ambrosia were also targeted. They weren’t home
at the time.
Moving into the sanctuary would offer them
some protection, but she still didn’t trust her brother. Sooner
or later, he would make another attempt on her life.
    “Perhaps, but we still hav
e Aura.
Jayden loved his
brother.
defense,
If we determine that his death was not in selfJayden
will
not
be
forgiving.
He
will
want
retribution.
Jane
may
very
well
blame
your
father
for
sending Natalie to Aeden,” Adam said.
    “At least we know that Jayden didn’t kill his
brother,” Paul said. “Let the Utopians know about the
deaths.
Someone may hear something that might be useful
with our investigation.”
“I’ll call a meeting now. I’m sure the word will
spread quickly,” Arthur said.
    “Perhaps you shou
ld wait until after Christmas. I see
no reason to interrupt thechildren’s holiday. They’ll know
the truth soon enough.”
It was decided to delay the news until the next day.
Then, they would call a meeting with the Commission.
    Paul and Adam left to return to Aeden. They would
go back to Elijah’s property, hoping to find something they
had missed when they walked through the burnt ruins the
last time.
Chapter 2
    Paul and Adam arrived at the property around two
o’clock in the morning.
They walked through the burned
rubble, looking for answers.
As they sifted through the
charred furniture, they found nothing to indicate the identity
of the fourth person.
“It would be helpful if we knew who started the
fire,” Paul said.
     
“Do you believe it was Samhael?” Adam asked.
    “He would certainly have the means. As one of
Lucifer’s most faithful disciples, he would have been gifted
with hell-fire.
    “Jeziel should have been here,” Adam said
.“Just
because she shares your father’s blood, does not give her
special privileges. I’m sorry, but leaving Elijah, regardless
of the circumstances, is inexcusable.
That in itself is a
serious offense.”
    Paul smiled desolately at his friend. “If Jeziel was
involved, I will be the first to bring her before the Council. I
won’t jeopardize the safety of our children, but finding only
three bodies concerns me the most.”
Adam was reluctant to ask the next question. “Do
you think Ericah might have been pregnant?”
     
“It would explain why we didn’t find
a
fourth
body,” Paul said.
    They looked at each other.
It was unconscionable
anyone would kill an innocent child, let alone an angelblood.
    “Perhaps that’s why Michael came to take Hespa
back to Heaven. If she found out her daughter was pregnant,
it would be difficult to control her,” Adam said.
“If
Ericah
was
pregnant,
Hespa
will
find
out
eventually.”
    Adam looked tentatively
at Paul. “Do you think the
children
were
murdered
because
someone
was
seeking
revenge against Hespa?”
    “It’s possible.
Those rogues have no regard for life,
especially angel-bloods. They would consider it a great feat
to not only take out her children, but her grandchild as well.”
    “How could they have known? I can’t believe
Hespa wouldn’t have put up more of an