Kinley sighed and went inside the pack house with Sam, stopping abruptly as she saw Spencer come out of his study, his face grim and his mouth tight as he went up to his parents who were waiting for him in the entrance hall.
"Darling", his mother trilled and, if anything, Spencer's jaw clenched. Just by looking at him, Kinley could tell this was an unexpected visit and clearly not a welcome one at all. His face was stoic as he let Sarah hug him, his father merely waiting in the background before reaching over and shaking Spencer's hand.
"Son" his father said heartily.
"Mum, Dad, what on earth are you doing here?" Spencer said with gritted teeth, not pleased in the slightest to see either of them. As usual, his parents took no notice of his displeasure.
"Why, we've come to spend time
