I tell him not to because my pregnancy for Malachi is still something that’s very much real, and a Doctor would detect it like clockwork. Tieran agrees and we set out on a sunny morning, I get the feeling that Tieran’s treating me extra special for some reason and I begin to wonder if he’s just t
“You’re probably wondering why I keep looking at you like that.” I sit on the seat Tieran has pointed to me and there’s a strange feeling that crawls up my spine again when I feel Tieran’s mentor returns his gaze to me. He looks like an aged and solemn man yet sits like a man who knows his worth de
I married a wife of my parent’s choosing and I never had any children with her. I regretted my actions of leaving you and your mother. I ‘ve regretted it ever since.” He reaches a hand into his shirt pocket and pulls out a small photograph. He hands it to me and I can see the longing in his eyes as
Tieran asks me once again if we should leave, but I shake my head this time. I’m calm enough to confront this now, and he’s given me the strength I need. He opens the door and my father comes in once again, and this time we go through introductions. His name is Damien Elcroft. The Damien Elcroft, F
Malachi’s pov. It’s been four days now and I still haven’t heard from Antonia. She hasn’t been picking up her calls, my private investigators haven’t been able to find anything about her, it’s like she vanished into thin air. I grit my teeth and look at the application on my table. This is the 23
He turns immediately, “Yes, Mr Finn.” I release a low breath, “Make a call to the necessary people to have the hotel ban on Antonia removed, effective immediately.” His response is weary but there, “Yes, Mr Finn.” I ignore it because it only reminds me of Antonia. She’d never make me feel like I
The Elcot mansion is a masterpiece and the hall is full of notable faces. I stand at one side, my eyes searching for the man of the day when something strange happens. I see someone who looks like Antonia. Too much like Antonia. I follow her immediately. I feel my eyes must be playing tricks on me
Antonia’s pov. Malachi lets go of my arm at the sight of Tieran, and though I said I’d feel nothing for him, that I’d never let myself have any emotions for Malachi Finn - I still find a bit of my heart breaking every time because he manages to surprise me. I know Malachi can be more than mean, I