Raven wants to defend Zerra right now, but that’s the last thing he’d ever want to do in this situation.

To make things easier, he places his hand on his father’s shoulder. “We should join everyone downstairs.”

“Nice try, but you’re not fooling me.” His father’s expression softens, and he points at Raven with raised eyebrows. “I know you just want to go back to your wife.”

Raven forces a smile as they walk out together. “You definitely got me there.”

As they head ...