Mated To My Brother-In-Law
I chose a table by the window, where I could see the street and passersby, and slid into the chair.
The croissant arrived first, a small scoop of chocolate cream melting on the side. I picked up a napkin on the table to clean my hands after I swooped some of the chocolate into my mouth.
The latte followed, and instead of taking a sip, I just stared at the steam rising from the mug, my mind drifting back to the council room moment when Kira had stepped forward and offered herself up like a sacrifice