Bitter Blood

Cassian

“Since Greta and Cora have been dealt with, everything has gone smoothly,” Alden beams. He pats Arthur on the shoulder, who is in on the donating rotation once more and currently giving blood, healthy as a horse.

“I’m glad to hear it,” I say. “And I’m glad we caught them before Arthur here got any sicker. I am sorry, Arthur, that you suffered so. That should never have happened.”

Arthur’s