They all sat around the long table.
Plates and dishes were already set. Elize, Florence, and Yverine finished the last of the preparations, and the rest of the household also took their seats.
Brandon sat near the middle with Elize on one side and Florence on the other side, with Ravene and Charlotte beside them.
Selene settled a little further down with Dhayun, Yverine, Jiyeon, Eira, Kiera, and Naevora.
As the last people settled, Brandon leaned slightly toward Elize on his other side and whispered.
"Where's Rheanne?"
Elize answered just as quietly, "She left a short while ago."
Brandon's gaze condensed 'Must be important.'
He gave a small nod and sat back properly.
A moment later the meal began in earnest, and soft sounds of eating and the occasional low exchange of words filled the dining room.
Naevora leaned to Yverine and whispered, "What happened to Brandon? Also... who is this woman?"
