The room seemed to freeze as Sir Washington's exclamation echoed against the walls. Everyone turned to him in confusion, and Jace frowned, stepping forward with his usual protective stance toward Grace.
"Sir Washington, is something wrong?" Rose asked, despite how steady her voice was, it was still laced with concern.
Ignoring the sudden concern he'd evoked in everyone, the old man's sharp gaze was locked on Grace, obviously in a world of his own. And at the moment, his face was far paler than the first time he'd laid eyes on Grace.
It was as though he'd just seen a ghost this time around. He took another step closer but stopped himself just in time. He seemed to have recollected himself as he sighed heavily.
"You…" he said hoarsely, pointing at Grace. "Turn toward the window."
Grace blinked, utterly bewildered by the demand. "I—what?"
"Just do it!" Sir Washington snapped with rare urgency to his voice.