Lestor found himself alone at the breakfast table. It was a little lonely at the head table these days. He knew where his little lover was, but not the rest of them.
Rumor and speculation had been swift to circulate, and Lestor knew that Silas had stayed the full night in some woman's chambers. The woman in question was from a prominent family. That's why a lot of rumors were floating around, and it churned out all sorts of possibilities to the fascinated listeners.
He shook his head, trying to focus on eating. He attempted to force down the protective instincts that had always been there for his younger brother. Much younger brother. The truth is, Silas had been a surprise for everyone concerned by the time he was born. An unexpected gift that had been welcomed and protected from the m
