Chapter 111: Before Her

Torin

13 years ago...

The house was empty. Silent.

I sit alone in my father's office and just stare ahead. His scent is still lingering around, along with the smell of the cigars he often smoked. There's no doubt that this was where he spent most of his time.

I run my fingers along the edge of an old letter opener, but my mind is elsewhere. The funeral was hours ago. The last of the guests has alr