Chapter 86: Shadows in the Vines
Adrian’s POV
As the gentle murmur of laborers permeated the air, the morning mist clung to the vineyard like a veil. On the surface, everything seemed normal, but below there was a simmering sense of disquiet. I was on edge because of my mother's abrupt return and the letter from my father, but I didn't have the luxury of spinning. I was required at the vineyard.
When I got there, Nathaniel was already out amid the vines, clipboard in hand, his typical frown firmly fixed on his face. As I got closer, he looked up, his face seeming even more serious.
Without introducing himself, he said, "We have a problem."
"Now what?" With a stern voice, I asked.
As he gestured for me to follow, he guided me to an older area of the vineyard. My stomach dropped at wha
