It was inexplicably silent in the car on their way back.

When Hera and Bernard reached the entrance of the courtyard house, they seemed to have reached an unspoken agreement. Hera didn't ask Bernard to stay. He said he had some matters to attend to back at the Killians.

Ten minutes later, Hera went inside, changed her clothes, and called Samantha.

"Are you done with work? Want to go out for a drink?"

"Yeah, I'm done. Weren't you at the auction with your dear Bernard? Back so soon?"

"Let's find a place to talk."

"Alright. Let's meet at Nightless Haven."

Hera hung up and headed to Nightless Haven in a taxi.

Meanwhile, Bernard took a different turn at the junction that was in the direction of the Killians before calling Shaun.

"Come out for a drink at the old place."

Nightless Haven was the largest bar in Jedburgh. All sorts of people frequented the bar.

When Hera arrived, she was stopped by a security guard at the door.

"Missy, no minors are allowed in here."

Hera was speechless.

to show her ID when she heard Samantha's voice

"Hera..."

who was

long

keys to him before hooking

a regular, so the manager promptly arranged a private room for them on the second

over and asked cheerfully, "Ms. Samantha, is this your friend? We just got some newbies in. Do you want me to call a few of them to join you?"

"No."

the manager left, the room finally quieted

wrong? Did you have a fight with your dear

though she knew Hera wasn't much of a drinker despite asking her out

"No."

sip

like he's hiding something from

Bernard's intention in the parking lot but pretended

you, or is

Samantha looked shocked.

Hera was taken aback.

you think of anything

a glass of brandy to

could it be if it's not

at

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