Chapter 4

When he’d first sensed another person like him, his elation had quickly soured as his newfound kin had declined to speak to him. Over the coming decades, Rob had been soundly rejected by a grand total of three others. They had recognized him for what he was, as he had recognized them, and they had been cordial to Rob, even friendly. Yet they had clearly held back, unwilling to answer his frantic questions. They’d left soon after they’d finished their first drink, no excuses or apologies offered.