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Hugh was secretly proud.
I don’t know what “rituals” Theo was doing, and truthfully, I didn’t care as long as he kept it on the hidden side of the mansion.
Chandler was fourteen now. I wondered what would happen if he found out the truth about Aster, his mother, and blame us for it.
He might even come after us for revenge, or my James.
It would be a cycle of revenge, but I wouldn’t let him find out. When he was an adult, he would realize what a loving brother I am and never let the thought of revenge cross his mind.
Maybe I’d write another story. Just for Chandler.
And he’ll eat it up.
“I’m going to bed,” I told him.
“Goodnight, Cas,” He nodded, turning around to face the members.
Millie would never find out the truth.
I was taking all these secrets to the grave.
I started making my way back upstairs when my phone buzzed.
Millie
“Hey, darling.”
“I’m so bored here. I just gobbled up dinner. I’m coming home. What were you doing?”
Oh, nothing much. Just checking out a cult ceremony hosted by your loving brother-in-law.
“I put James to sleep, Chandler’s in bed too, and Theo and I were watching a movie now.”
“Do not move. I’m coming home and we’re watching something together.”
“Sure, darling. Anything you want.”