Addis.
“Did you forget something, Stark?”
“No. I’m sorry to interrupt your meeting but your mother requests your presence. All of you.”
“Is she alright?”
“Yes, she’s fine. But she got a letter that upset her. She won’t say anything else about it until you come.”
Cassia’s worried eyes darted to the opening door as Addis entered, followed by Reed, Jeb, and Flint. They’d grown up with Cassia and viewed her as a second mom but were still confused why she’d requested them. It made them feel like children again, nervous about being in trouble. She gestured to the table and called out to Stark, who was closing the door.
“Don’t leave, Stark. I want you to hear this too.”
He nodded and took the seat closest to her. Addis saw a couple sheets of paper in front of Cassia, with the envelope that
