The tension in the hall rose considerably after King’s unfortunate comment, while Gracie felt completely awkward for King saying exactly what he felt and thought. Callum, on the other hand, looked at him as if he wanted to rip his eyes out.

He squeezed the mug he was holding so tightly that it shattered with a loud crack.

King laughed heartily.

“Did I hurt you, kid?” Tiberius King asked ironically.

Callum glared at him for half a second before deciding that it ...