For several seconds, nobody spoke.The priest was supposed to be dead.That fact echoed through the dining room like a warning.The rain had stopped sometime during the night, and sunlight now streamed through the tall windows, but suddenly the morning felt much colder.Victor was the first to break the silence."No."Everyone looked at him.He pointed at the letter."No. Absolutely not."Elyra frowned. "What do you mean?""I mean people who are supposed to be dead should stay dead. It's less stressful for everyone."Despite the tension, Damien rubbed a hand over his face."That's not how reality works."Victor looked offended."It should."Zevarion ignored both of them and looked down at the letter again.His expression remained calm.Too calm.Elyra recognized that look now.The calmer he appeared, the more seriously he was thinking."Read it," she said softly.His eyes lifted to hers immediately.Always immediately.Then he nodded.The room fell silent as he unfolded the letter onc
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