The Crescent Heir
“I’ve done the tedious work for you. Anna of the Northern Clan is a clean slate so far. No hidden enemies within her own bloodline, just the ones she left behind. I’m thorough, Maureen, you should know that by now.”
“You really should enroll with the CIA, Mama, you’re a pure savage,” Maureen teased, standing up from the bed.
“I’ll drink to that,”
Mama replied with a sharp nod.
“I’m thirsty too. My throat is singing a melody of dryness just talking about all this,” Maureen said, smoothing out her dress.
“Go get the oldest wine we've got from the wine cellar . I’m not settling for anything bottled in this century,”
Mama Eunice said as Maureen walked toward the door. “And don’t keep me waiting,