ove her car through the massive

She took a deep breath, steeling her nerve

t on the center of the French antique sofa. Her

to Goldia. The maid held a

rcelain bowl. It was filled w

ell of rotting herbs and raw fish hit he

l. "This is a top-tier fertility supplement

e rose in the back of her throat. "Gol

. It is the rule of this family. If you refuse, it mea

mother lying in the hospital bed in Switzerland. She ha

trembling hand. She picked

, and tipped the bowl back. She forc

tallic and overw

it her stomach, her bod

ver her mouth. She shoved past the coffee table, her knees knockin

of the marble sink, and violently threw up. The

ysical strain. She turned on the gold fa

hoed from the hallway. "You can can

to the kitchen. Pour another bowl. Stand t

e cold mirror. Her legs were shaking.

door. The maid appeared, holding

nside, the heavy front doors

ng room. The cold night air

le and shaking in the bathroom doorway. He

s shadow crossed

maid. He snatched the si

ist, Holland hurled th

as

undred pieces. The black liquid splat

her eyes wide with shock. "Hol

ht," Holland said. His voice was dangerous

e. He grabbed Ellery's wrist and

er toward th

e living room. "You bring her back

ed Ellery into the passenger seat o

car tore out of the driveway,