Page 1 of Symphony for Lies (Tangled Truths #2)

Name: Rica

Species: Egyptian Mau, cat

Owner: Edward Franklyn

One last glance at the locked cabinet, and then I ended my shift for the night.

“Amelia, don’t forget to come in early tomorrow so you can speak with the police!” Linda, my boss, called after me. It was the third time she reminded me. As if I were someone who would easily forget something like that.

I let out a quiet sigh, walking out of the glass doors of the veterinary clinic and taking one last look at the building. The sign above the entrance, Paws his expression turning thoughtful. “Did you forget about your promise?”

My heart skipped a beat.

My promise.

I had nearly forgotten. When we used to learn music together, I promised him that I would always come to see him play. But that was years ago.. .

“I’ve just been busy. But I’ll try to come this Friday.”

A soft smile tugged at his lips as he took a step forward, raising his hand to brush a loose strand of hair from my face.

I don’t know why, but I didn’t move away.

When Tristan pulled back, I was surprised to see a single rose and two concert tickets in his hand.

“I’d love to see you there.”

Heat crept up my face as I hesitantly reached for them.

“How did you…?” I murmured, stunned.

But he just bowed, just like after one of his performances, before turning away.

“Wait! Thank you…”

He chuckled softly. “My pleasure… my muse.”

Thinking I had misheard him, I wanted to ask if he genuinely meant it, but my feet refused to move as he left quickly. Stunned into silence, I simply stood there, staring after him.

This little moment felt magical, and my mood slightly lifted.

When my gaze fell to the rose, I noticed something engraved on the stem.

The sound of my music... is you.