Sebastian didn't wait for the call to finish repeating. The moment the name settled—Alexander Vale—something inside him aligned sharply, like scattered pieces suddenly locking into place, and without a word, he turned and started moving.
Vivian followed instantly, her instincts pulling her after him, while Mrs. Ravenscroft stood frozen for a second longer, still holding the baby, her eyes moving between the screen and the child in her arms as if reality itself had begun to fracture in front of her.
"Sebastian—" Vivian called, but he didn't slow. "I need to see him," he said, his voice tight and controlled, carrying urgency that left no room for hesitation. "Now."
