Nan’s POVLionel’s generosity and thoughtfulness never ceased to awe me.My blush had only faded a little once we arrived at the restaurant. Not just any restaurant. One of the best in the city.My frugal side cringes away at the sight of the place. It was the sort of place I could never have even b
He barked a laugh. “No, it was not a dream of mine. It was an inheritance if anything.”“Oh? But I thought you were the younger son…” Typically inheritances were sorted by birth order.Lionel reads the confusion on my face. He gave a slight shake of his head, inky curls falling across his forehead a
Nan’s POVLionel leans in closer….It’s like the world around me narrows down to him. I can feel his fingers tighten slightly around my arms. The point where our skin touches like a mark etching on my skin.Heat radiates off his skin. It always has. ‘If I laid my head on his chest, would that warmth
My feet move on autopilot as I contemplate my dilemma. ‘By the goddess, the scent of her is everywhere I step,’ I note. How had this woman so easily invaded my home, the hearts of my daughters, and my every thought?I inhale deeply. Her scent is indescribable. The best description I can provide is c
Lionel’s POVThere was only one person who could piss me off before I even look at them... My older brother, Joseph, smirked at my aggravated expression.“What do you want?” I ask briskly. Dealing with Joseph is always headache inducing. And not just because he’s my older brother.“Can’t I just sto
I blurt out, “No, no. That’s not necessary. I’ll inform her myself.”‘It will be a cold day in hell before I let you two meet again,’ I resolve. I’d be damned before Joseph set his slimy eyes on her again. No way.Joseph studies me. “You say she’s your staff. But I’ve never seen you interact so frie
Lionel’s POVI am frozen at the question.I am completely caught off guard. I had not expected this direct confrontation. I am not ready for it.“I don’t-I don’t know what you’re talking about.” I stutter out. ‘Idiot,’ I think to myself.Joseph is unrelenting. “Don’t pull that bullshit with me! It’s
I continue, now geared up. “During our first meeting, I saw that bastard ready to attack. She did not scream. She just used her own body to protect Patti, no matter the cost to her.”At the time I had already considered her brave. It was admirable that someone would do anything to protect their chil
Third Person POVIt had been the easiest wedding Nan had ever planned.She knew that she might have been stressed under any other circumstances. Nan had survived much worse than planning her own wedding. So this did not phase her.Scarlett and her sister had been a huge help in that regard.Nan was
He pulled out all the way and then slammed back in. Again and again. It was fast and brutal.I loved every second of it. This is what I had been craving. Lionel at his wildest and utterly crazed for me.At one point he turned me onto all fours. This new ankle only brought him deeper. Making me clenc
Nan’s POVIt should have been awkward.We were on a deserted island. The heavy weight of history of this place resting over us like a dark cloud. Exposed to the elements.It should not have been as arousing as it was.There was something about this that excited me. We were out in the open. Anyone co
I felt sick to my stomach. Everything I had uncovered had hinted at some dark origins. I could not have imagined anything like this.I could imagine it in my mind’s eye. The betrayal from the people they had led. Blood and shackles their new fate.“Only one clan remembered its original purpose. Only
Nan’s POVThis was the moment I had been waiting for.Mr. Holder had allowed us to go home and rest for a while. Correctly guessing that Lionel and I needed time to rest after that ordeal. Neither of us wanted to be far from each other that night.Mr. Holder had requested for us to meet with him at
I let the bond wash over me. Lionel pushes his emotions through. His fear, his worry, his love.I send back my own terrible fear and pain. He takes it into himself. Almost cupping it like he would a wound.There are no true words in the bond. Not really. But if there were…‘Remember…fight…remember w
Nan’s POVMy entire world was aflame.Fire filled my vision. Smoke burned my lungs. I held my breath.The fire licked at my skin. Heated my blood. Seeking to fill the hollow of my bones.The strangest thing was that I was not burning.I should have been. Any normal fire would nave incinerated me. Ye
“Yes?”“If we do this-” She begins.“Nan!” I interject sharply.I am ignored.“-and it fails…what will happen to me?” She asks tightly.He meets her gaze head on. Unflinching. “You would most likely perish.”“See?! It’s too risky!” I growl.Nan is not paying me any mind. Her attention is directed at
Lionel’s POV“Today marks your third trial.”“What is today?” I ask weakly. “Running through the forest…a treasure hunt?”Each trial had gotten progressively more difficult. I had not forgotten the man’s last words to us. Knowing that this would be the worst of all did not inspire much confidence in