POV Test 22
But it was all just an illusion, wasn’t it? And now, this coffee tastes a lot more bitter than I remember, and his curl is gone and his face is always perfectly shaven and perfectly emotionless. Suddenly, the sound of the door opening pulls me from my thoughts, and I look up to see Arthur returning. “It was Selina,” he says, his voice low and rough. “And Caleb.” SURPERISE GIFT: 3850 bonus free for you,activity time is limited! Comments Support GET IT Chapter 22 Iris & Arthur Tris +20 Bonus “Who is Caleb?” Arthur sighs. “He’s Selina’s brother.” he says sinkin brother,” he says, sinking down into his chair. He looks more we weary than he did a little while ago. I’m not surprised by that tidbit of information, though. Whoever Caleb is, he sounds as if he’s certainly in a position of power. If not in title, then at least in influence, being Arthur’s fiancee’s brother and all. “Don’t worry. I’ll handle it,” Arthur suddenly says with a wave of his hand. “You don’t need to do anything.” It seems like he’s dismissing me, so I rise from my seat. Arthur’s green eyes follow me. But then he says, “Just so you know, it may take some time.” “How much time?” “A few days, at least,” Arthur replies. “Caleb isn’t just Selina’s brother–he’s the supreme judge of Ordan.” I furrow my brow, considering. The supreme court of Ordan basically has more authority in the law than even the Alpha President. I find myself wondering for a moment how Arthur came to get engaged to the sister of the judge, but I quickly stop myself. With a curt nod, I simply say, “I trust you to handle it properly.” I don’t wait for a response. I turn on my heel and leave, and once I’m back on the crowded city street, I pull out my phone and send a quick email to the gallery curator to inform her of the news. Once I’m finished, I slip my phone back into my pocket….