[Lennox’s POV]I stood in the bathroom, staring down at the flimsy nightgown that Silas had provided me for the evening. If he thought I was going to wear that thing, he had another thing coming. Anyway, I had no intention of sticking around like he expected.After having my bone reset and my leg st
For a moment, Silas didn’t speak as he considered my question. If he was offended, he didn’t show it, and that just unnerved me even more."You’re the best choice," he began, pulling a pack of cigarettes out of his pocket and grabbing one. "Because all those other women would only want one thing fro
[Silas’s POV]"What are you going to do?" Lennox asked, eyeing me curiously."You don’t have to worry about that."Reaching out, I gave Lennox’s head a quick pat, earning myself a rather cute growl from her."Don’t treat me like a child." Lennox warned, narrowing her gaze."My, you two are close." H
[Lennox’s POV]"So…" Trixie chirped the minute we were alone. "It seems you've been hiding some juicy information from me."Rolling my eyes, I prepared for the onslaught of questions I knew were about to come. By the act that Silas just put on, it seemed like there was something between us, and Trix
[Lennox’s]Later, I watched Trixie as she snored lightly. Leave it to her to be the first to pass out despite being the one to insist we drink until all the alcohol was gone."Light weight." I grumbled.Sighing, I tore my gaze away from her and turned my attention towards the large window that provi
"Now," he began, taking a few steps back. "Who do you work for?"For a moment, the man didn’t speak. Instead, he let his narrowed gaze take in his surroundings as if he were debating whether or not he stood a chance at escape."Eyes ahead."My eyes widened as Silas slashed the man’s cheek with his k
[Silas’s POV]I stared down into Lennox’s eyes, trying my best to decipher what it was I saw in them. There was neither fear nor comfort in them—something in between maybe, but I couldn’t really blame her."Who do you think I am?" I asked.Frowning, Lennox considered my question."A pest." She offer
[Lennox’s POV]The world around me faded in and out as gentle arms cradled me. I had to admit, this was nice. The last time I was treated this way was before my father’s death, but I was sure that the one who was holding me now wasn’t him.Letting out a contented sigh, I cuddled in closer, taking co