Chapter 13
The first rays of sunrise had been just peeking over the horizon while James wakened, his thoughts already humming with willpower. He dressed quick, his actions fueled by a feeling of urgency that had turned out to be his consistent accomplice.
As he made his way down to the hotel foyer, he was amazed to locate Daphne seated in one of the plush armchairs, her expression one among concerned resolve.
"Granny?" James said, his brow furrowing in the situation. "What are you doing here? You should be resting."
Daphne waved a dismissive hand, her eyes sharp and centered. "Nonsense, my boy. I could not thoroughly sit down idly using even as my circle of relatives is in crisis."
James opened his mouth to protest, but Daphne cut him off with a stern look.
"Don't even think about se
