The sweats were gone, as were the shivers. Comfortably, Moon now sat beside her husband, eating with gusto as she found herself suddenly famished.
One of the lights flickered, its light catching on the crystal glasses that were filled with wine, juice and water.
"Isn't this nice?" Peter asked, raising his glass. "Our first family dinner together."
Cassius raised his eyebrows. Calling them a family was a stretch because they were united by schemes, betrayal, hatred and secrets. Each of them had an agenda.
Moon smiled with a cheerfulness that almost seemed sincere. "I for one am glad to meet you all, especially you Cassius. Your father has told me wonderful things about you."
"Really?" Cassius replied skeptically. "That is news to my ears considering that he thinks I am not trying hard enough to put this shelter in order."
Peter smiled. Beneath the calm, his eyes noticed everything going on around the table. He did not miss a single thing.
