Seeing Blood
His face paled and flushed in quick succession as he hurriedly said, "Lana, let me explain. I have nothing to do with her. I—"
"Whether or not you have anything to do with her, it has nothing to do with me. Gentlemen, I'll take my leave."
I shook off Zach's hand and turned toward the banquet hall.
Zach's footsteps followed leisurely behind me, his pace calm and unhurried, like he was strolling through a garden.
The truth of the evening was clear.
Edgar, the patriarch, was in failing health, and everyone could see it.
Officially, the event was a birthday celebration. In reality, it was the public passing of the torch.
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