Prologue - The Foster Child

For Rhianna.

With many thanks for your insight, brain-storming chats and editorial advice.

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Actions have consequences. That’s what my nan always said.

Watch what you do because you will never get away with it. You might think you have but one day, and it might be years later, you’ll pay.

She was right.

And now it’s time for you to face the consequences.

You probably think it’s all in the past. That you’re safe. Maybe you don’t even think about what you did anymore. You’ve pushed it out of your mind, moved on. And what a life you’ve made for yourself.

But the higher you climb, the further you fall. That’s another thing she said.

Well, you’re about to fall.

And this time, there’s no getting back up.