로그인"There seems to be a misunderstanding," Elena stated sweetly, "because though my mother would love to cook for you all, I'm not sure your kitchen could handle it."Mrs. Winslow scoffed. "I doubt that, dear.""Alright," Elena said, getting up from her seat, "let's see about that."Without another wor
The week quickly flew by as Elena continued to take shifts as the Golden Gates Hospital. Before she realized it, the date of the dreaded Winslow family dinner was upon them. Elena took some solace in the fact that neither Noah nor Sloane looked especially excited.As the matter stood, Sloane tried t
Elena knew she was unlikely to get out of attending, but she remembered the importance of negotiating."You know, Jack was telling me how the wives and kids don't normally attend," she said slowly. "That seems so unfair. Why don't we make it a real big, proper family dinner and have everyone attend?
Cameron and Jack Winslow both took open seats in the nearby open living room. Noah quickly shot Elena and Sloane an apologetic look as he hurried through his breakfast, but it was clear to Elena that he wouldn't be telling his brothers to leave. By now, Elena had learned that Noah had more of a "gri
Elena hoped the little wolf was okay, and that it forgave her for leaving so suddenly. Surely, Massimo would take good care of it?Massimo sent Elena so many presents. He was trying to be sweet yet ended up being incredibly showy, too—in a way only Massimo could be.Elena was happy but also conflict
It was late, so Elena wasn't surprised that Noah and Sloane had already headed to bed for the night. She was a little disappointed though. Seeing them would've brightened her mood—plus they might've known why there were a bunch of packages for Elena.But since Elena was alone, there was only one way
Elena was surprised by her husband's reaction, but that didn't mean she didn't still feel guilty. She shook her head sadly."But you planned such a romantic date," Elena lamented, "and I ruined it.""You didn't do anything," Max defended."Those guys were clearly after me," Elena explained. "They're
Elena glanced in the rearview mirror. Their attackers must have spotted them entering Max's car and started firing the moment the couple thought they were safe. She could only see a few men with guns, maybe three or four—but that was still more attackers than they could handle.Elena looked at Max.
Elena nodded. "Max," she said delicately, "have you been in situations like this before?"Max opened his mouth to respond but there was suddenly a thud coming from back in the main room—back where the dance was supposed to be taking place. They both perked up their ears.While Elena couldn't make ou
Max awkwardly stood and returned to Elena's side. She gave him a brief huge—much to the gathering crowd's joy. They shouted compliments and well wishes at the couple.Elena noticed the clock on the wall—it was almost time for the party at The Rose of the City to start!"Max, we've got to go," Elena







