The Only Door That Opened When the Others Closed

seemed to evaporate. Kristen began gathering the empty glasses, her movements quick and sharp.

“They are very nice people,” Ivy said, standing by the fireplace.

“They have a lot of influence in the neighborhood,” Kristen said, not looking up as she wiped a drop of wine from the mahogany side table. “It is important to keep up appearances, especially continue reading …