SOPHIA I didn't bother to turn or to look at any of them. I made sure to keep my eyes on my path as I led my sons away. Once they were in the safety of my office, I frowned and turned to face them. All three of them had their heads bowed, reluctant to look at me. It was only proof that they knew w
ASHER The day went by quicker than I thought it would. Ivan and I left the hospital and proceeded to my mother's Chambers. My mother, the Queen, was overly delighted to see Ivan. Not that I could blame her, the man was every woman's picture of a perfect son. He was charming to a disgusting fault,
The anger that sparked in the pit of my stomach was both sudden and unexpected. Ivan could not be serious, I tried to tell myself. There was no way on Earth he thought he could just come in and make hasty decisions like that. "So," He lay on his side and smiled at me. "Do I have your blessing?" I
SOPHIA Serene classical music, dark green grasses illuminated by tall bright lights, tables covered in sky blue sequin clothes, and blue colored drink fountains located on every table in the field. Doctor Emily was not joking when she said the theme was SEXY IN THE SEA. It was the only reason I
The sound won me the attention of the gossips. They sharply turned in my direction, while I made sure to avoid her gaze. Soon, they darted away from the table, and my eyes followed them to the DJ's desk. I cleared my throat over and over. Was that the reason Adeline was in the hospital? Was that t
ASHER Sophia took my hand, and I encircled my fingers around hers. I couldn't feel her skin through the fabric of her gloves, yet the heat that emanated from her body threatened to suck me in. She was burning hot - metaphorically. Heavens! She was beautiful. Even as everyone else made way for us a
"Why should I not, Asher? I don't know what you want." "I just want the chance to spend time with you." "Why?" She spat out again. She held my gaze in an intense stare. The anticipation that glittered in her golden brown orbs unnerved me. "What do you want from me, Asher? You're going to have to
SOPHIA "Fuck you!" I spat out, and turned away from him as fast as I could in order to keep whatever remained of my dignity. There was no way I could let him catch me shedding tears. He had seen that more times than he could count. I was not going to put my pride on the line to soothe his senseless