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
“No one at this table would disagree with you, Carson,” Luther says gesturing around the table. “But despite their general assholery, Cass still has plenty of support within the council.”“I know, which is why I’ve been lobbying certain members for months,” he glances at me. “I had no idea about you
This is the third time I’ve tried calling Grayson but he’s not answering his house phone. I’ve even tried calling his cell phone to no avail. Surely, I thought nothing short of death would prevent him from taking my call. It is possible that the pain medication he’s on has him out like a light. I do
The door opens. It’s Aaron.“Good morning, Abigail,” he says as his eyes give me a once over. “Sorry, I seem to have wakened you.”“The prolonged knocking at the door didn’t give it away?” I say wryly. “What can I do for you, Aaron?”“Your presence is requested below, by both Carson and,” he raises
This wiry, tough as nails nurse walks over to me and glances at the monitors. “No more visitors for you tonight, Mr. Bennett,” she says, half-teasing. Her eyes fix upon me quizzically, “Was that really your dad?”“Unfortunately. But even then, only if you use the term loosely.”Giving me a sympathet







