Chapter 308. Maureen's Revelation

Afhany was surprised by the presence of those reapers at the evening meal table, but she didn't say anything. After all, they were like family. Except Deline. She didn't understand her presence, but she treated her well, like a good hostess. They drank wine while Moses, who was always late, didn't arrive to start the meal. She thought they should call the guardians and Lenda too, but they didn't trust anyone else to look after the children. She was sorry it had to be this way, because they were family too. She would talk to Moses about the possibility of having the children join them for meals. That way, everyone could be present. And the children were already feeding themselves.

She felt watched and looked up to find Trian staring at her. She stared at him for a few moments and then picked up her glass and raised a mute toast to him. Trian smiled. It seemed to Afhany that it was a debauched smile, but he mimicked the gesture. Demy was sitting next to him