Damien's expression changed in a flash, and the whole room froze for a second.
Everyone turned to look at Heather.
Still holding little Aiden's toy, she took a deep breath and turned to Leon. "I really agree with what you just said. Fate does have a funny way of messing with people."
Leon gave a helpless smile. "See? The ones I'm into never like me back."
"Ahem..." Damien coughed dryly, clearly a bit awkward, and quietly picked up his teacup to take a sip.
From the kitchen came the news that dinner was ready.
A servant came in to announce it.
Everyone stood up and moved to the dining room.
The long table was packed with dishes.
Gabriel had someone bring up a few bottles of good wine from the cellar.
"Finn's not even here today, and Nate, you really brought o
