C92 The Invitation

The letter arrived on a Tuesday, thick cream-colored paper embossed with the Thorn family crest.

Isabella stood at the kitchen counter, reading it for the third time, her hands shaking. Sebastian was beside her, his face pale, his jaw tight.

The family of Alexander Thorn regrets to inform you of his passing. A funeral will be held on Friday, September 15th, at the Thorn estate in California