Chapter 88

DREXON I can feel Luneth's withdrawal; it is subtle, but it is loud. I had not wanted her to find out like this; I was going to tell her when the time was right, at least that was what I told myself, but it ended up being that the time was never right. I greatly regret it now; I should have told her that evening when I got back from being investigated. When Melissa suggested that we go say hello to Grandmother, I had thought she would kick against it, but seeing her stand up, ready to face the woman without me, made it all worse. I stood up and held her hand, but she tightened her grip in my hold. She was being gracious enough not to embarrass me here, even though I knew I deserved it. "Drexon and his wife, you made it," Rose said when we stopped at her table. She smiled, but I could see the displeasure in her eyes. "My name is Luneth, and you can address me as such." Luneth steps forward, and it is almost as if she is asking for a fight. Rose looked at her as if she had spoken nonsens