Secrets and Successors

I sat up straighter, still giving that look to Dorian while my fists were clenched at my sides. The Elders were all silent, looking solemn and not feeling sorry in the slightest.

“You really believe that smearing my family’s name will make anything better?” Vance growled and his tone was incredibly sarcastic. “You’re wasting your time. You think I'd cooperate?"

Elder Balthazar looked straight int