It was a very different world to be the one waiting on the inductee versus being inducted.
Something about how slow the minutes passed made her stomach churn.
Lena dug her fingers into the thick fabric of her dress pants willing herself to be still. Opting to tap her for impatiently as she scanned the room. Most of tables were empty. Not a surprise since most of the family would be around Samuel for the induction. The few that weren't seemed almost as uneasy and impatient at her.
From what she could tell, Marcus would reveal at any chance to toss her out. Being there for the pre-event would likely still nullify the engagement between her and Samuel. Which meant that she couldn't do anything but sit and wait.
