After Declan left, Grayson texted his brother. So, are you going to the castle tonight for dinner?

I hadn’t planned on it, Xavier answered. Why? Should I?

Grayson laughed. You know me well.

There was a pause, and then Xavier texted back, I take that as a yes.

Thanks, man. See you there. Then Grayson clicked off. Now was as good a time as any to get this over with, and he wanted his brother there when he dropped the bomb on their father.

Grayson hurried to ...