Chapter 74

His once softened expression fell within seconds of staring at Mom, and then he turned to me.

"You can leave." He said to me and grabbed another piece of cig as he began walking to his throne.

"To what do I owe the pleasure of seeing you, Annie." His voice came out flat as he settled on his seat.

Mom cleared her throat. "I came to see my son." She said, then turned to me. "I heard you were here. Why didn't you come home?" She asked. I smiled and moved closer to her. "I came here ...