Chapter sixty four

GRACIE 

A huge mahogany desk separated us from the middle aged man who bore a striking resemblance to Hayden,  though his eyes were not as deep as Hayden's,  by what I  presumed was  due to age,  the sides of his hair were streaked with grey,  he stood tall , just about a few inches below Hayden. His presence demanding power despite his advanced age. 

His gaze followed us as we made our way further inside the huge study .

My stomach tightened with just a hint of nervousness as he completed the distance between us, his gaze focused on all three of us 

"Father " he acknowledged with a slight nod of his head . 

I don't think he realized Hayden had spoken , his attention was solely fixed on Hazel who stared right back at him in open curiosity .

I saw a hint of softness in his gaze which slowly transformed into a small smile ,that alone set me a little at ease. 

"Hello dear child " He spok