Chapter 155: Deep Secrets Revealed

*TW: Disturbing death scene.*

It's all I can do not to leave this protected sanctuary inside the house and go looking for the Consortium. Funny, Daji is usually the one that has to be restrained, but she might have to switch roles. 

"They killed you?" I hiss. "What do you mean, you knew it was coming?"

Gram holds up her hands. "Try and understand, Volans. We didn't want to leave you, or your parents, but--"

"Oh good, that makes me feel better," I mutter.

"Watch your tone," Gramps warns. "We're still your grandparents, and this is our house, and that's our inn you're running."

"Correction." My eyes blaze. "It's my inn, and my parents' inn. And I'm no longer a little boy. I'm a business owner whose family has been hurt one too many times."

Gram clutches my arm. "It's still our inn, Van. It's still our home. And we are your grandparents. I know you're angry."