CHAPTER 132: Sinful

She blinks, her face falling as if I just told her we’re going on a long trip to a dentist's office. “My family? What family?”

“Extended family.”

“What have they got to do with anything?”

“Shit, that reaction wasn’t the warm embrace I was hoping for,” I say, leading her toward the exit. “Can you be a little less obvious about your hatred? Where’s the family spirit?”

“Long gone, Caspian. Seriously, can we not?” She gives me a look. “I’m starving. Can we focus on that?”

I chuckle, holding open the door for her. “Fine. Food first. But you’re not off the hook, just so you know.”

We say a few brief goodbyes to Isaac and promise we’ll visit him, Juniper, and the babies soon. And after what feels like an eternity, we finally make it to the car.

The second we’re on the road, I know it’s only a matter of time. Desiree’s too curious, too sharp not to ask questions. I can practically feel her thoughts churning beside me.

“So…” she says, fiddling with the radio, the question lingering in