I am delighted you decided to join us this evening!” Killian smiled politely. “You are being too kind. I hope my presence isn’t ruining the fun you were all having.” “Nonsense!” Great Aunt Marraine said. “You are such a dear boy. Of course we would be glad to see you!” Rupert—who had roamed farther down the table since he’d been voluntarily displaced—choked on his glass of blood.
