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 POVVera and Patti have been vibrating with excitement.Or at least Patti felt that way. On the surface, Vera’s energy was calmer. But Patti had gotten better at reading Vera.Vera imitated their dad a lot. Her face as cold as his. The same daring brown eyes.But Vera had her tells. The