The Cost of Control

“Come on, Leo,” he said. “Let’s see if you’ve finally learned how to defend your queen.”

Leo blinked, then stood, pushing his chair back. “I told you, Grandpa—you just don’t like losing.”

A faint huff of amusement escaped Winston as he walked away with him.

The silence that followed was heavier than before. Winston’s and Leo’s footsteps echoed through the room as they walked away.

Kaelen sat m