Where was she? This was Ashley’s thoughts as soon as she stepped inside the dining area. Though Talia was not here, Jaxon was absent either. She did not mind but it did not mean Scottie thought so too.
“Where’s Dad, Grandpa?” He was smart for his age. He already guessed where his father was but he wanted to hear it from his Grandfather. He could not ask his mother—his little heart feared that she would be sad again. He had seen this situation too many times ever since he could remember.
Vulcan, who was seated at the center of the awfully long table, sighed. He glanced at the indifferent Ashley then to the hopeful great-grandson of his. “He was seeing off a guest. Have a seat and we will start when your father comes back.”
Scottie sat next to the Old Man which was to his left. The right
