Chapter 124. Chosen One

Savannah’s POV

“Oh, hey,” I beam. “I was just gonna look for you.”

“Sorry that took longer than expected,” he says with a sigh. And I notice a hint of alcohol in his breath.

Has he been drinking?

“How’s your dad?” I ask cautiously.

“He’s doing fine, I suppose,” he shrugs. “It’s just a routine dialysis, it’s not a big deal.”

Carter forces out a smile and he goes straight to the mini bar. Every room in the castle is equipped with a small kitchenette of some sort. There’s a mini fridge and a drinks cart, complete with small selections of your favorite alcohol. Juju, Lexy, and I used to go through the mini bar like kids in a candy store, but lately, I’ve barely touched them.

Carter checks the mini fridge and he picks out a small bottle of whiskey. He begins pouring a glass for himself, and he turns to me and asks, “Do you want some?”

“No, I’m good,” I say as I shake my head.

He turns back and finishes pouring the drink. He end