John was absorbed in his thoughts. He needed to process everything Kreves had told him while also trying to tie up any loose ends that might reveal hidden clues. Meanwhile, Kreves was jotting down the findings from the latest victim. As he looked at the map, he had the feeling he had seen this pattern before—the question was, where? He needed to speak with his uncles once more; however, he had to be careful with what he said. If they suspected that he was starting to remember his past, they would ensure Jonathan removed him from the case immediately. There was something else that wouldn’t let Kreves’ mind rest—the riddle. They had had it for two days, and the deadline was only one more day. They had to solve it, or they would lose a crucial opportunity for a meeting. Furthermore, in the