Pete POV
Max called me into his office and he did not look happy when I came in.
"Sit down Pete!" I became quite nervous and jokingly asked who was dead as I sat down. Max made a face and I hoped the answer was no one, as that joke had not only been rude but also very inappropriate!
"Pete, I need to talk to you about someone Maria has chosen to invite tonight!" I nodded, both worried and incomprehensible.
"When I was a soldier, I got a close friend, one who today is in command of the huntsmen." I could feel my blood freeze to ice, I clasped my hands and felt hatred run through me. I managed to remain calm and ask in a very measured way.
"Was he there that night?" Max nodded and although I could see that he was trying to keep his face neutral, I could see the pain in his eyes. I fought
