She sent him a look of gratitude. He saw a glint of her confidence return to her warm gaze. Julius smiled happy to see her reaction. He liked to see her self-assured and strong. She should always feel that way especially around him. “Are we going to the zoo now?” Aria asked after gi
“I thought you lived in Paris.” “We do,” Aria answered. “Mommy travels a lot for work and we go with her. We’ve been to Barcelona, Milan, Venice, Amsterdam, Berlin, London, Dublin…we’ve been to a lot of places.” Caden quietly nodded. Their mother’s various projects took h
Dinner was simmering when Macey arrived. He hadn’t said he was cooking so she assumed he ordered takeout until she found them in the kitchen. She set her bag down as the kids ran to greet her. Julius left his station to give her a peck on the cheek before escorting her to the table that was alrea
Fighting control he peeled away her top revealing her milky, fair skin and perky breasts. She always complained they were too small when compared to other women but he loved the way they fit into his hands and mouth. Sitting up Macey helped him out of his shirt and tugged at his pants surprised by
Early in the morning Macey’s bedroom door quietly swung open. Two sets of eyes peered in to see their parents intimately entangled under the sheets. There was no trace of embarrassment even as one raised their mother’s phone and snapped a picture before they quietly closed the door.
“Good morning,” Julius greeted. “Bonjour,” Aria smiled. Now that her language skills were out in the open she was happy to use them. “Are you two hungry?” Julius asked. “Yes!” Aria gave a characteristically enthusiastic answer that made Julius chuckle.
Caden snickered. Usually he hated when others messed up his hair but he didn’t mind if it was his dad. Julius circled an arm around Macey’s waist and kissed her temple again. He really wanted to kiss her like he had last night but thought it best to keep it PG in front of the kids. “
Julius hurried to his car forcing himself to leave his family. It was getting harder to leave them not knowing if he would be allowed to return. His place was precarious and subject to Macey’s whim. After last night it was clear she still desired him. Yet her reluctance only heightened how much
“Mom and I were planning to play later,” Alexis said. “You can too if you want.” “Really? Thanks,” Caden immediately brightened. “…So you based the décor on the diner you used to work in,” Macey said after listening to Ava’s brief retelling of her past. “Were you thinki
Silas’s embrace tightened. He hated thinking about the trials she went through without him. Ava leaned against him relishing his comfort and support. Their past was not as important as their future. “You two aren’t going to go all kissy-face, right?” Theo asked. “We’re in public and
Two Months Later The restaurant was lively. Guests had been arriving for the past two hours eager for a unique dining experience. The staff was well-trained providing exceptional service despite the rush. They had been drilled in their duties by the restaurant’s manager, a tyrant the
She nodded. “Going down?” Silas repeated. “Just what have you three planned now?” “It was more like a hunch,” Lexi said. “Sean found something real interesting when he deep-dived Ryker Holdings. So we asked Duncan to keep an eye on someone, just in case.” “D
“Late? A test for what?” Silas asked not following. “Are you serious?” Tracy snorted a laugh. “Ava, you’re going to have to be a little clearer,” Opal chuckled. “Remember, it’s his first time.” Silas glanced from one to the other even more confused. Looking
“There you three are,” Tracy said as the trio returned to the party. “We were just about to send the search party to find you.” “Auntie Tracy, you’re so silly,” Alexis giggled. “How are you feeling mom?” Ava hugged her tight but Alexis didn’t feel any tension or strain in
Finding no support anywhere Jenna finally fled. No one paid her further mind as they watched the kids swarm around their parents comforting their mother. It was a sweet and tender scene and many began to see Silas in a completely different light. * * * Jenna screamed as she storme
Jenna stepped forward intentionally shoving her shoulder and made Ava stumble back. “W-What is—” Jenna stuttered as the video paused. “Who was calling who shameless?” Alexis demanded standing next to her mother arms crossed in front of her chest. “So playing with people’s
The music started slowly with just a few notes announcing the beginning of Beethoven’s Ode to Joy. The simple melody became more complex as notes overlapped and weaved a new organic pattern but always maintaining the integrity of the piece. Conversation lulled as everyone turned their