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Isabella

"Issa," the voice on the other end said, and I almost dropped the phone at the sound of that nickname. My uncle was the only one who used it. Specifically, Uncle Rodrigo. I took in a sharp breath, reminding myself not to let my emotions interfere with my foresight.

"Yes, uncle," I replied, feeling myself shut off my emotions little by little.

"I'm sorry for the way this is happening, but... the last time you came—"

"Please get to the point, uncle," I interrupted.

"Oh, um... my apologies," he said. "I wanted you to know that I have a way to find Cassandra. I know this is too much to ask, but I have one request if I'm to give you the information."

"What do you want, uncle?"

"I would like to see you, Issa."

I thought about it, then immediately hung up.

"Is everything alright?" Andrew asked, concern evident in his eyes.

I looked up from my blank screen to find Andrew's concerned eyes looking at me. "Just an old family member that I... it's nothing," I said. "Doesn't mat