Sally's POV
The morning spent with my sister provided exactly the calm I needed before facing what was coming. I retreat upstairs to change into something more professional, selecting a crisp button-down shirt with a collar high enough to conceal the mate marks decorating my throat.
Returning downstairs, I sense Ajax's tension immediately, but before I can question it, Philip breaks into laughter.
"You realize this isn't a courtroom appearance today, right?" he asks, grinning with obvious amusement.
"I understand that, but I want to demonstrate I'm taking this matter seriously. Plus, I'm running low on clothing that adequately covers my neck," I reply with a casual shrug.
Ajax releases a threatening growl that dies abruptly when Sean drives an elbow into his ribs.
"You look wonderful," Sean offers with a smile that appears strained around the edges.
