Chapter 46

 All James wanted was to make Thea happy. He asked the Blithe King for an invitation, but he had not expected someone else to take the credit for it and cause Thea to misunderstand the situation. He ran after her when his call with Henry ended. 

“Thea.” 

He caught up to her and grabbed her arm. 

“I wasn’t lying to you,” he tried to explain.

 “I had someone send that invitation, but I wasn’t expecting them to take the credit for it.” 

“You’re still trying to steal credit? You’re useless!” Gladys snapped. 

“Haven’t we been humiliated enough?!” 

he’s just a retired soldier,”

he’s as capable as he says.

Thea said, tears pooling at the

for how well you treated me, and I’m forever grateful you healed me. But I don’t want to see

turned around, sobbing as she

helpless, even when he

Callahans leave, then took in a deep breath. He chased after them to their home but was forbidden from entering. With no other choice, he chose

the expression on James’s face. Henry wordlessly tossed him a cigarette. James was

here, Henry?” He asked, taking a drag of his cigarettes. Smoke wafted upwards from between his

 “What happened,

a relationship before, so I can’t help you there. But, if you want, I can get rid of the Oswalds for you.”

James sighed, waving

It’s a peaceful city, not the southern border. The tactics we use against enemies can’t be used against our compatriots.” Henry stayed silent at

my assets this whole time. How much do I

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