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Chapter 28
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2026-04-08 19:07:49
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Alicia’s POV After taking my bath, Mirabel and I spent some time laughing and gisting over brunch, stealing extra cinnamon French toast from each other’s plates while Maria smiled and pretended not to notice. After that, we decided to make the most of the remaining day by shopping. With two security guys and the driver in tow, we headed to the upscale mall downtown for Christmas shopping. Mirabel was in full festive mode, dragging me from store to store, piling gifts into our baskets for her dad, Maria, and even a few things for herself “because why not?” I tried to enjoy it. We tried on silly holiday sweaters, sampled too many candles that smelled like pine and vanilla, and argued over whether Mirabel’s dad would actually wear the ridiculous reindeer tie she picked out. The security team stayed discreet but close, and for a few hours I let myself laugh along with her, picking out a soft cashmere scarf I thought Rhys might like, then immediately putting it back because the thought
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Alicia’s POV I sighed softly as I snuggled closer into the warm body beside me. Strong arms were wrapped around my waist, holding me securely against a broad, solid chest. The feeling was heavenly, safe, warm, and undeniably intimate. I burrowed deeper, inhaling the faint scent of expensive cologne mixed with clean male skin, letting the comfort pull me back toward sleep. “Oh shit, shit, shit.” The deep, sleepy voice rumbled against my ear, followed by the sudden shift of the mattress as the warm body rolled away from me. My eyes flew open, my heart jolting with confusion and a spike of fear. Rhys was sitting on the edge of the bed, his back to me, muscles flexing as he reached down to grab his discarded shirt from the floor. He was shirtless, the early morning light highlighting the broad expanse of his shoulders and the defined lines of his back. For a moment, I could only stare, my brain struggling to catch up. “Rhys?” I called out, voice still thick with sleep and surprise.
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Rhys’s POV I couldn’t take my mind off how Alicia had smiled when Mirabel teased her about answering the call from the love of her life. That small, reluctant curve of her lips had stayed with me through dinner and into the quiet hours afterward. I couldn’t sleep, because I was pissed that she smiled at the thought of some dumb boy. Mirabel had gone to bed early, and Alicia had started sleeping in the guest room prepared for her, when she’s not watching movies throughout the night with Mirabel. I stepped out of my room, locked the door behind me, and pocketed the key. Then I headed straight for Alicia’s room. When I reached her door, I didn’t knock. I turned the handle, surprisingly, it wasn’t locked. So, I stepped inside, and locked it behind me with a soft click. Alicia was sitting on the edge of the bed in soft lounge pants and a thin tank top, a book open on her lap. She looked up, eyes widening when she saw me, and hurriedly stood up. “Rhys—what are you doing?” Her voice was
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Alicia’s POV The house had settled back into a gentle rhythm that felt normal again. The silence was a relief so complete it almost felt suspicious, but I pushed the thought aside and let myself enjoy the quiet. This afternoon the three of us had gathered in the sunroom off the main living area. Sunlight poured through the glass walls, warming the tiled floor and the low coffee table where a chessboard sat between us. Rhys sat on one side, Mirabel and I sharing the other, cushions piled behind our backs. A half-eaten plate of lemon cookies rested nearby, and soft jazz played from the hidden speakers. Mirabel moved her knight with a dramatic confidence. “Check.” Rhys studied the board, one eyebrow raised. “Bold move.” “I’m feeling lucky today,” she shot back, grinning. “Your move, old man.” He countered smoothly, capturing her knight. Mirabel gasped in mock outrage while I laughed, the sound bubbling up easily, it felt good. For the first time in weeks, the knot in my chest had l
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Rhys’s POV I had cleared my schedule for the next two hours—no calls, no emails, nothing that could interrupt what needed to be done. I needed to meet with the three people who had access to the east wing that day. Maria came first, she entered right on time, wiping her hands on her apron, the familiar scent of cinnamon and vanilla following her into the room. I gestured to the chair across from me, motioning her to sit. “Sit, Maria. This won’t take long.” She settled into the seat with the easy comfort of someone who had been part of this household for years. She had rocked Mirabel as a newborn when Elena could not. She had stayed through the grief, the silence, and every empty holiday. I asked about her grandchildren, the youngest one starting school this year, the drawings he brought home, and how he always asked about “Aunt Mirabel’s big house.” Maria’s face softened as she spoke, her hands relaxed in her lap, her eyes warm and open. There was no flicker of nervousness,
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Alicia’s POV Sunlight streamed through the tall windows, catching on the fairy lights Mirabel had insisted on stringing along the walls even though Christmas was still days away. I sank deeper into the massive sectional, a soft blanket draped over my legs, the new phone safely tucked away in my hoodie pocket where I could almost pretend the messages didn’t exist. Mirabel sprawled beside me, remote in hand, scrolling through the holiday movie list with the kind of focused determination she usually reserved for exams. “Okay, we’re doing a double feature. First The Holiday, then Love Actually. No arguments. You need maximum cheese after that weird morning vibe.” I laughed softly, the sound easier than I expected. “Maximum cheese sounds perfect.” She hit play and tossed a handful of popcorn into her mouth, grinning when the opening credits rolled. For the next two hours we existed in the comfortable rhythm we’d perfected back in the dorm—quoting lines, groaning at the predictable plo
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Rhys’s POV I’d been twisting and turning since we left the dining table, unable to take my mind off Alicia’s life, and unable to contain my happiness having confirmed from Hayes that she was truly the lady from that night. Her words at dinner kept replaying—the plane crash, the foster homes, the
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Alicia’s POV Mirabel’s voice rang bright and happy, slicing through the crisp air like nothing was wrong. Like the entire world hadn’t just tilted sideways in the space of one heartbeat. I stood frozen on the gravel, my fingers clenched so hard around the handle of my duffel b
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Rhys’s POV Alicia descended the last step, her eyes locking with mine for a split second. I stared at her with hopes that she’d maybe giggle and tell me she was just playing with the response she gave me in the library, and acknowledge that she’s really the girl from that night. My head was begi
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Alicia’s POV Mirabel looped her arm through mine, tugging me out of the library with that bubbly energy that always made everything feel lighter. I let her drag me along, my legs still unsteady from the close call with Rhys. His question echoed in my head like a warning bell, but I shoved it down
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