LOGIN“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
Unaware of her father-in-law’s thoughts, Macey rolled her eyes at his seemingly careless comment. Nonetheless, she threaded her arm through his and accompanied him inside. She knew he was trying to introduce her to New York high society before the exhibit. He wanted her to be accepted. It meant the
No answer. “And we have an oncle and a tante and a cousin too. That’s really exciting. So what do you think?” “Maybe they won’t like us.” “You heard Grand-père Gus. He said they will love us. Grand-père loves us, so they will too.” “That isn’t how
“Champagne sir?” a server offered as Julius entered. Shaking his head, Julius waved him off and headed to the bar to order his usual whiskey. He leaned on the counter with his drink in hand, but found he really wasn’t interested in actually drinking it as he studied the attendees. It
Julius and Macey parted slowly, breathless as they stood together. Macey felt her face warm as she blushed, embarrassed by how her body responded to his. They had been apart six years and yet it felt as if none had passed. Macey tried to date once or twice after she left him, but it always ended







