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
It was dark by the time I awoke to find myself on the floor. The photos of my unborn child were still lying in my lap.I didn't remember falling asleep, but the exhaustion of everything I had been through made me realize that I definitely needed more rest.I pulled myself up from the floor, my joint
The smell of the clinic turned my nose up a bit.Ever since I had become pregnant, I had developed an aversion to many different smells. The smell of the capitol hospital was at the top of my "dislike" list. However, today, I was thrilled to be here."Good morning, Rosalie!" Estrella greeted me with
"I'll be there in a moment."With those words, Ethan closed the door, keeping his back to me. He hesitated before turning to face me.I knew what was coming. No matter how much I wished he could stay, it wasn't possible.Matters of the state would always come first to him, and that was something I w
Being around Ethan for the rest of the afternoon wasn't easy. I couldn't lie to myself, after all.Luckily, I had the default excuse of being pregnant, so I ended up laying in bed while Ethan focused on his work in the living area. As soon as he left, around dinner hour, I decided a nice warm shower







