Emma led her father to the small sitting chamber overlooking the eastern gardens. It was one of the quietest chambers in Moon Estate, and the laughter of Bryan and Charlotte drifted faintly through the open windows with the day's breeze.
For a long moment, neither of them spoke.
She poured two glasses of wine, though her hands trembled slightly as she set them on the table. She slid one toward Ashley and took the seat across from him. He gave her a quiet nod but didn't reach for the glass. His eyes remained fixed on the untouched glass of wine.
Ashley had just stepped away from Emma when his device began to ring. He glanced at the screen and immediately recognized Emily's name. He answered as he walked a little farther from the living chamber.
"Honey?"
