66-And the Walls Crumble

Finch’s POV

I see the panic on Ari’s face as she sees the images.

“One of the letters was found while he was with us,” I tell her. “It’s not Kale.”

Ari starts to breath heavily.

Duke- She and Juliet are destressed. They don’t believe you.

“Sweetheart, look at me,” I tell her, trying to calm her. I rub her arms and help her sit down. “Look at me.”

“Finch, I know him better than you do. I know his body, his movements, his hair. His scent has been altered. I’m telling you, that is Kale.”

Duke- Juliet is convinced as well. She is crying in pain and betrayal.

“Sweetheart,” I say, still rubbing her arms. “He was standing there watching you ride Clink. He stayed there the whole time. The note was found while Melissa was riding. He was there. There is no way for him to write about what you were wearing or riding Clink. It could not have been him.”

Ari is breathing heavy.

“It’s Kale. He has magic. He could have planted the notes in Alicia’s handwriting. While still standing right next to us,”