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
Ava stirred. Her body was warm and relaxed. In fact she felt rather heavy and moving took effort. She blinked awake taking in the room. Something felt off. Had the position of the windows changed? It was difficult to tell with the long, heavy curtains. But the bedspread was also d
“So tell me how the heck you knew about the raid?” Thomas asked as they made their way down the stairs to the street where a limo waited. Duncan acting as chauffeur stood beside it ready to usher them inside. “Custody battles aren’t my usual fare,” Tracy replied with a shrug. “I spec
His expression was soft nothing like the stern one he always used for pictures and certainly nothing like the enraged voice from ten years ago. Gently he raised his hand brushing her hair from her face before stroking her cheek. Ava blinked not certain how she should take his kind gestures or the
“Mister Carlisle, sit down or I will find you in contempt of court. Miss Carlisle, or Carter…which do you prefer?” “Carter,” Ava answered after a moment of hesitation but she managed to say it without stuttering. “Very well. Miss Carter do you have another place to stay?”







