Fated Tragedy
The man cleared his throat and answered with measured gentleness.
“My name is Brother Shawn Bruce. Silvia is… my adopted sister. But when she came of age, we discovered we were fated. She rejected me. Denied any tie to our family. It seems from what I’m witnessing she never told you all the full truth. For that, I won’t apologize—but I ask to be respected. Elder Benjamin sent me here today to bless this special day. He also sends his condolences… to the mother of the pup.”
His words fell like a stone in still water, sending ripples through the room. Shock painted every face. My mother and uncle growled at him, fury in their throats, but before the tension could snap, another figure appeared.