The StalemateWhen I got home, Tony met me at the door, face pale. I glanced at Pearson, who seemed unperturbed. Tony took my hand. "Come with me." He drew me out of sight by the stair. Then he turned to me, voice shaking. "Did he hurt you?"
"Tony, I was at the Spadros Women's Club, taking tea with your mother."
The color returned to his face. "I got word that my father was also there. My father went into the Women's Club itself!" Tony sounded scandalized, and ashamed of his father's behavior.
So Tony had his spies as well. "I invited your mother to tea. The rest was ... most unexpected. But all's well. I'm unharmed, although somewhat wiser."
Tony pulled me to his chest in a tight hug. "Thank the Dealer." He kissed the top of my head. "My father delights in finding ways to hurt me."
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