Anna watched as two shadows moved stealthily through the darkness, their faint whispers blending with the rustling of the leaves.
She had been right—the man Marienne referred to as her "friend" was none other than Sebastian Welling. And now, the two of them were burying Susanne's body in the soil of Anna's vineyard.
"That was a smart move," Gabriel said quietly, standing beside her as they observed the grim task from a distance. "It saves the trouble of transporting the body while the party's still in full swing."
"Thank you for handling that," Anna murmured, offering him a faint smile, though her gaze never left the macabre scene unfolding in the distance. They stood far enough away not to draw attention, but close enough to see everything clearly.
