The Patriarch Returns

Valerie's question hung in the air.

Fiona stared at her, stunned. 'Is she serious?' The thought screamed in her head. 'Asking us what to do now? Has she completely lost it?'

Vincent, however, couldn't detect a shred of panic in Valerie.

Remembering the trap he'd just walked into, a cold knot of dread tightened in his chest. 'No, this isn't right. She is far too calm.'

Just like when she'd been so