#Chapter 35 Renee

I shifted in my seat, suddenly feeling a little self-conscious with all their eyes on me. But I owed them an answer, especially with the way Dominic was looking at me, like he needed to hear it. I wasn't sure what exactly he wanted me to say, considering he should know all this. "I mean..." I picked at the edge of my napkin. "Well… I meant what I said.” “Vivan always has her brunch at Crescent,” he said. “It’s the sister restaurant to this one.” I blinked. “I’ve… never been to Crescent.” He set his silverware down. Brow furrowing. “What?” Grandpa and Arielle said nothing, but I noted that they had both gotten tumblers of whiskey to drink. “Vivian…” I cleared my throat. “I was never really invited to go.” He blinked. “To her birthday party?” “I always thought it was held at Brightclaw.” He grimaced. “The pack’s celebration of her birthday has never been her birthday party. She always does the same thing every year. Weekend cruise on the lake, Crescent, Moon Lake, and