ove her car through the massive
She took a deep breath, steeling her nerve
t on the center of the French antique sofa. Her
to Goldia. The maid held a
rcelain bowl. It was filled w
ell of rotting herbs and raw fish hit he
l. "This is a top-tier fertility supplement
e rose in the back of her throat. "Gol
. It is the rule of this family. If you refuse, it mea
mother lying in the hospital bed in Switzerland. She ha
trembling hand. She picked
, and tipped the bowl back. She forc
tallic and overw
it her stomach, her bod
ver her mouth. She shoved past the coffee table, her knees knockin
of the marble sink, and violently threw up. The
ysical strain. She turned on the gold fa
hoed from the hallway. "You can can
to the kitchen. Pour another bowl. Stand t
e cold mirror. Her legs were shaking.
door. The maid appeared, holding
nside, the heavy front doors
ng room. The cold night air
le and shaking in the bathroom doorway. He
s shadow crossed
maid. He snatched the si
ist, Holland hurled th
as
undred pieces. The black liquid splat
her eyes wide with shock. "Hol
ht," Holland said. His voice was dangerous
e. He grabbed Ellery's wrist and
er toward th
e living room. "You bring her back
ed Ellery into the passenger seat o
car tore out of the driveway,
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