Taste of Ash

~SIENNA POV~

Rafael's hand is warm and steady around mine as he leads me to the dining room. My own hand is cold, limp, and trembling. I want to pull away, but I don't. I know better than to try.

The maids move quickly when they see him enter. Their faces are blank, their eyes lowered. The air feels thick like the house itself is holding its breath.

The long table is already set. Silver plates, cl