#Chapter 99 – Unexpected Guests

The next morning, Victor wakes early, going to his office to begin working through his plans for the future. Everything is different, now, without a Luna by his side to secure his position. He has heirs, yes, but the community values family. Indeed, he has built much of his political stance on family values. Now that he has rejected his Luna, there is going to be blowback. He needs a plan. Beta Stephen brings him a cup of coffee and he is just about to take a sip when the doorbell rings. Victor frowns at Stephen and cocks his head, a silent question. Stephen just shrugs at him. “I don’t know, sir. You don’t have any appointments.” “Perhaps it’s just Burton,” Victor says, straightening his suit coat. It’s a little early for a full suit, he knows, but he feels better when he’s ready for anything. “I’ll check, sir,” Stephen says, heading out of the room. Victor sips his coffee and turns to his computer, scanning his calendars and email inbox, one ear cast towards the front d