"Why?" I asked, stepping defensively in front of Persie.
"I don't know, he didn't say..." Gregory replied smoothly, his expression completely impenetrable.
"Persie is not..."
Persie touched my arm gently. "Sandy..."
I stilled instantly, turning to look at her flushed, steady face.
"I will be right back," she whispered, giving my fingers a brief, reassuring squeeze.
I stood there watching until her silhouette vanished into the hallway and the heavy door clicked shut behind her. I was left completely alone in the quiet room, blinking in total bewilderment.
Why would Elias send for her? What on earth could he possibly want with Persie that required a private conversation, one he couldn't even mention to me?! Was he even in the house earlier? Did he just arrive amidst the chaos?
I swal
