The Bancroft Decree

Bernard's eyes were as sharp as knives, cold and deadly.

Seth froze on the spot, completely stunned.

"Great-Grandpa!" Seth blurted out, instinctively shooting Bernard a pleading look for help.

Leo snoozed on.

The sound of snoring came from the main seat. The old patriarch had actually nodded off right there, cane in hand.

Seth was completely dumbfounded.

Bernard cast a glance out of the corner of