Chapter 12

The invitation arrives by courier on day twelve. You are cordially invited to witness the bonding ceremony of Elena Voss and Lucien Drake. Clearwater Estate. Two days hence. Marcus sets it on Darius's desk without comment. "The elders want to send a delegation," his second says carefully. "Send whoever wants to go." Darius doesn't look up. "I won't be attending." Liar. His phone buzzes. Unknown: If you show up, I'll have you arrested. - LD Lucien. Darius types back: Try it. No response. --- The...