LOGIN“I agree with Victor. I mean, look at the way they’re staring into each other’s eyes. And look,” I say, pointing to the caption. “They’re planning on a Christmas wedding. Why would she announce that, if she’s planning to dump him for Grayson in a few days?. I’m afraid Mr. Bennet might be the one in
I go to the door to let him in.“Victor,” I say cheerfully, “Come in, come in,” I say embracing him and letting him kiss my cheeks.“How is little Xavi doing?”“Oh, you know, the great thing about kids is that they’re so resilient. We’re thinking about having a couple of sessions with a therapist, j
As I stare at them, I know, life doesn’t get much better than this. And I’m so unbelievably thankful to have us all safe under the same roof.The awkward moment came when we had to explain that the doctors hadn’t been able to save Mika. Our sweet boy wept for her as we held him in our arms.He’d loo
We shower together and tenderly make love to each other. Both are just so thankful to be back in each other’s arms. Too excited to sleep, I check the monitor for the hundredth time to confirm Xavi is still there. Satisfied, I turn over to find Sebastian lying on his back staring up at the ceiling.
“Right, maintain the status quo.”“Only now, I’m ready to put a fucking hole in Carson’s head. How do I know you didn’t set this whole thing up from the start to paint Carson as the villain? Maybe you want him out the picture so bad, you’re hoping I’ll take him out for you.”Grayson raises his hands
When I’m close enough, Bennet steps forward, extending a hand.“Grayson Bennet.”His handshake is firm, but not crushing like in some juvenile show of power.“Sebastian Petrosky,” I reply and sit in the seat he indicates across the table from him.“So, you attended Princeton,” I say, letting him kno
Grayson nods, his gaze intent on me.“It’s the Obsidian vault, Gray, that’s where the true seat of power is. All the knowledge and secrets, not just on members of the Obsidian, but of numerous congressmen, heads of state, CEOs and supreme court justices. It is vast, Gray, truly vast. It would take a
“I’m afraid so. Paul Bennett has him…he wants to bargain for Grayson’s release.”“What? You mean he’s holding him hostage?” I scoff at the notion. “But it’s his own son.”The creases deepen in Luther’s brow. “You’re talking about Senator Paul Bennett’s career. Don’t think for one second that viper w
I know he’s right, but the idea of it leaves me feeling diminished as if I’m lowering myself to wallow in the mire alongside them. In my ambivalence, I drop my head into my hands and sigh heavily. I feel Grayson’s hand gently caressing my head.“Babe, let me handle this. I know you’re not prepared t
“Need I remind you,” comes Paul’s voice in a clipped tone via teleconference call, “they won’t release my son until they have the tapes in their possession. I’m very distraught over the whole thing but what choice do we have?”“You lying son of a bitch!” I blurt out before realizing that Abigail is







