TEMPEST“Sir, it was just the boys messing around. I didn’t even know they’d come to make a ruckus in my house,” Mr. Corvin said, looking at them like he wanted to strangle them on the spot.“At ease, warriors,” Mr. Whitlock ordered, his voice snapping out like a warning bark, and they finally breathed.The festive mood had gone to hell.Everyone glanced around, not sure what to do with themselves.Mrs. Magda went up to the General to ask after his health and invite him in.“We’ll be seeing each other more often soon, Mrs. Magda. I’m sorry to decline your invitation, but it’s late,” he answered in a kinder tone.“Sir, but it’s late to go back to the mansion, and there may be dangers…”“We’ll stay at a nearby inn, Miss Vale and I,” he declared, making the decision for me.“I have a place to stay,” I said in a burst of dignity.“Where, Miss Vale? In your fiancé’s room?” His intense gaze pinned me again.But his words sounded rough and tired.“Well, there’s a small service room here…” “
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