Poisoned Ties

Darius’s POV

“I’m not going,” I said. “Why would I even bother? Those assholes were more than happy to stand around and watch me get my head lobbed off. Now they want me to attend their party? No way.”

Corinna pouted a little, as did my mother. From Corinna, I expected it. From my mother, the weight of her disapproval weighed heavier on me. But after my near execution, I would have hoped for a bit