“As for you,” Nick said. “Your actions break more than one of our bylaws. Hiding your true identity is strictly forbidden, as is having served for a rival club. The latter of these is considered betrayal in the highest regard and is punishable in our bylaws by death.” He shook his head at me before turning to look at Taylor. “As Sergeant at Arms, the task will be Taylor’s.”
“Daddy!” Tess barked. “You’re not even going to hear him out?”
“There’s nothing to hear,” Nick replied, but there was desperation and sadness in his eyes when he looked at Tess. “I’ve been outvoted.”
