Chapter 911

　　Cyrus could feel how tense Tabitha was. He pulled his hand back quickly. "Sorry. It just seemed like a mob back there." 　　Tabitha stepped away, putting some distance between them. "It's fine. I get it. You should go take care of your guests, Mr. Holmes. Don't worry about me." 　　"Just be careful. If you need anything, find me," Cyrus said, giving her one last look before heading off. 　　He rubbed his thumb and index finger together, still feeling the sensation of her skin. "Are all women that soft?" 　　A strange, restless energy started to stir inside him, like a slow-burning fire he couldn't quite place. 　　The dinner kicked off with about thirty guests. Everyone was talking in low, polite voices. 　　A few people stopped to pay their respects to Lycan Algernon before taking their seats. 　　Bonnie was glued to Algernon's side, wearing that perfect, graceful smile she always showed the world. 　　If it weren't for the whole Truman disaster, Tabitha never would have seen the dark side behind t