LOGINThe entire family had gathered in the dining room and was chatting amiably over a very impressive spread that had been laid out by the kitchen–two prime rib roasts, a honeyed ham, and three roast ducks were the centerpieces of the table, all of which were being enjoyed liberally by everyone.George
RowanMom ran her fingers across Selene's head, admiring her fine white hair. She looked every ounce the doting grandmother instead of a ball of uncertainty, like Maeve. Maeve was pacing back and forth near the fall wall of my bedroom, her arms folded across her chest and her head bent as she tried
Kacidra joined in the conversation. "Maeve is right, Rowan. We need to know what's happening with you and Hanna, or else we'll never be able to help."Rosalie's voice was calm and supportive as she asked, "Is it Hanna that's troubling you, son? Is she doing all right?My first instinct was to tell t
Gemma and Ernest had flown down with my parents and their son George, who was just two months older than Maeve's sons.A moment later, the library door opened and more of our family members poured in, as if they were fully aware of the thoughts I'd just had and I'd summoned them. I pushed aside my n
RowanThe castle was abuzz with its usual day-to-day activities. Servants and maids passed me in the hallway carrying baskets of laundry and trays of tea. I could hear the clattering of cookware as I left my office and walked toward the grand staircase off the foyer, seeing the door to the servants'
"Who? What happens?""There's so much more out there," Mara said dreamily. "So, so much more.""Maeve!" Troy called from down the beach.I turned to look at him, and when I turned back to Mara, she had taken off. "Wait!" I called after her, but she had already made it out of earshot, her footsteps l
**Rosalie's POVA small jolt woke me from my sleep.When I sat up, I quickly realized the boat was swaying from side to side, leaving the most uncomfortable feeling in my stomach.I had known that I would most likely get seasickness, but I had hoped I would be one of the fortunate ones who didn't."
"Rosalie," he said with a commanding tone to his voice. "Tell me the truth."I looked at the ground and shook my head.There was nothing left to tell. He had his secrets; well, now I had mine."I'll be okay, don't worry." I didn't want to act too abnormal. He expected me to be compliant, and thus, I
"Miss, did you get your room number yet?"A young crew member pulled me out of my shock.I took a deep breath to calm my racing heart, then put on a smile and turned to him. "Ah, yes, it's on the ticket."No– that couldn't have been Ethan. There was no way he was here.Besides, it would be hard for
His back was to the sun, and his face was darkened by the shadow. I could only see his overall silhouette.For a moment, I thought it was Ethan speaking to me. "...what do you think, Ro?"I sighed inwardly. What was wrong with me?Soren was not Ethan. No matter how similar they looked, he was oppos







