Jaxon

Just this once, everyone lived. Just this once, all of us escaped scot-free. I was relieved, but I couldn’t get rid of my tense anxiety that quickly. These kinds of peace treaties always rested on thin ice.

I watched and smiled as Sara danced around the living room with her mother. Both of them had strong drinks in their hands and seemed a bit tipsy. It was wonderful to see Sara so happy and relieved. At least this treaty had brought her complete ...