Fiona’s POV “Ugh,” I say as I sit in the car with Kieran. My mind is still reeling from the explosive confrontation with Micah. His words feel like needles in my skin, pinching me long after he’s said them. I knew if I stood there talking to him any longer, I would surely say something that I woul
"I want hidden equipment installed throughout the area, especially around the perimeter. This is a delicate operation, and we can't afford any slip-ups." Mark nods, taking notes on his phone. "Understood, Alpha. I'll make sure the security force is highly trained and discreet." As Kieran is done w
Fiona’s POV The room is suffused with soft lamp light, casting a gentle glow on the delicate lace of the wedding dress hanging before me. It's finally the day of the fake wedding. As I slip into the ivory gown, memories of my wedding with Micah flood my mind. I run my fingers along the intricate
How can that be possible? But, Colin doesn’t seem to be deterred from my disbelief and continues, “Micah didn't invest in Mistyca to toy with you, Fiona. He did it because he missed you terribly, and wanted to support someone with a dream similar to yours. He wanted to hold on to something that rem
Micah’s POV For a moment, I am stunned to find her there. She is looking at me with wide eyes and there is concern on her little face. Something about her feels so familiar, so comforting that I can’t help but offer her a broken smile. “What are you doing here, kid?” I ask her, looking around to
To have a conversation with your father, my love. That is what I want to tell her, instead I smile at her. “I just need to drop somewhere to talk to Uncle Kieran for a bit, darling.” Yes, I need to talk to Kieran and tell him I can’t go through with this act so he can still arrange someone else.
Fiona’s POV I follow him quietly as he takes me out of the venue. I follow him as he circles around until he leads me to the quiet alley adjacent to the building. I follow him as he takes me away from all the people, the noise, and the curious eyes. Then, he leaves my hand and I clench it to stop
Something in my heart fractures and I close my eyes. How did we come to this? That he had to resort to these measures just to see me? “Don’t you see? I have always been right here, Micah.” I say the words slowly, not sure if he can even hear me. However, when I open my eyes and look at him, I am