The Quiet Aftermath

The meaning beneath those words was plain enough that it amounted to telling Gordon directly, to his face, that he lacked the character and the standing to call himself Helen's or Callum's family.

Gordon's expression shifted. He started to say something, but Callum was already on his feet, stepping in front of Sadie, his voice flat. "It's getting late and we have things to attend to. I'll see you