Lionel’s POVA wave of tension washes over the room at Irina’s accusation.“You can’t be serious.” Nan says disbelievingly.“Are you truly going to deny your actions?” Irina asks. “You said it yourself…you made lunch. I only added the leeks you requested.”Nan shakes her head. “I know I didn’t add a
The elderly man immediately hands it over. Curiosity etched on his wizened face. But his questions will have to wait.I take a sip of the dish. Allowing a brief moment of pleasure at the enticing flavors before I refocus. I frown.It is a light soup…one with notes of citrus and fresh herbs. Almost p
Third Person POVJoseph felt like a cornered animal.Irina had fucked things up beyond repair.It took a lot to set up that little sob story about Irina’s ‘depression.’ As if a family as old and powerful would ever risk news getting out that could damage their reputation by dropping her off at somet
I had no evidence. Still, I knew who was behind this. Only one person was so bold to pull this off and use those disgusting tactics.My alpha eyes flashed and my fangs threatened to elongate at the thought of my traitorous brother. The stress of this heated my blood.How did I not see this coming? I
Nan’s POVLionel’s wife is alive. That was the only thing I could think. It felt unreal. Like a dark joke.But the DNA did not lie. Every possible test on her identity came back positive. It is her.The entire thing has been kept under wraps. No one outside of Lionel’s inner circle was aware. Nobod
Everything feels too scary to face.Katya approaches us. “Lionel…” She stares at him.Lionel swallows. “Katya…I had no idea.” He says roughly.She waves away his regret. “It’s okay. I forgive you…you couldn’t have known.”Then she turns her attention to me. I meet her gaze head on. Not knowing what
Nan’s POVThings between me and Lionel are different now.There is a strain in our relationship that there wasn’t before. Our intimacy has dwindled down to spare kisses or quick greetings during busy days.I miss him. I miss our easy-going days. Our spontaneous dinner dates and playful bickering.Al
Patti’s curiosity was not satisfied. But Vera interrupted this time. Annoyed that Patti got to ask her questions first.“Did you miss us?” Vera voices softly. Did you miss me being the unspoken question.Katya eyed Vera gently. She reached out a carefully manicured hand to cup her chin. “Every day.”