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
Silas sat across from her watching her closely. His mouth twitched with a smile. Was it only a few days ago he sat in the same spot across from his family? If his kids referred to this woman as their aunt then she was family too. But, more importantly, he needed answers. “Miss Lamo
“…Boss…Boss?…Si!” Silas jerked out of his idle thoughts to see Thomas standing at his desk. Thomas grimaced at his friend’s deep frown. Unfortunately it was becoming a common expression. He hoped that finding the woman Silas had been chasing for years would have solved his problems b
“He said to choose anything we wanted,” Theo shrugged twirling the basketball in his hand. “This is too much,” Ava shook her head. “Now I want you to put some of it back.” “How much of it?” Sean asked. “I mean the guards already took like half of it to the car so…”
Silas fled the board room practically hysterical at how long it had taken for them to reach their consensus about the company’s projected profits for the next quarter. None of it mattered when Ava and Alexis were in trouble. Thomas met him as he exited and quickly fell into step. “Wha







