The effect was immediate. Everyone went silent and turned to look at me.
I'd been standing frozen in the same spot where Elon had left me. My whole body was shaking, and I felt like I might throw up or pass out or both.
What had I just witnessed? What were they talking about? That thing being someone's brother? Children dying? Full moons?
None of it made sense.
"I'll see, Miss Rivers, to her room," Elon said calmly now. "It's late, let the Nannies take the children to their nurseries…"
"They're not sleeping—" Adam started to say.
"Not now, father," Elon cut him short. "They're here for the festival and would leave when we're done with that. Please, set aside your grievance and protect your family tonight."
Then Elon cleared his throat and walked back over to me, flashing me a dimpled smile.
"Come on," he said quietly. "Let's get you settled."
