Brantley narrowed his eyes and then walked up to them to receive them. He gave a warm hug to Daryn and shook hands with Caleb with a warm smile. "Join me for Samobian," Brantley said. "We were just leaving for that."
Every muscle in Daryn's body was tense. "We have to talk urgently!" he rasped.
"I have to attend the closing ceremony of Samobian and my people are waiting," said Brantley curtly. It was something he could never miss. At least not now.
Daryn licked his dry lips, looked at Caleb and took a deep breath. His hands fisted into balls. The whole room was filled with palpable tension.
"Then let us go to Samobian first," said Caleb. Between the two brothers, he looked calmer and in control.
