“Everything is fine,” the doctor says, and I exhale what feels like my first sigh of relief in several hours. Victor turns his back to us for a moment, taking a second to collect himself. I can feel his intense relief down our bond and smile at his back, grateful that he was there. “I’m okay?” I as

“Phase one of the solution,” Victor says, walking back into the room and handing me his cell phone, the screen already lit with a call. “What?” I ask, curious. “What’s this?” “A little mini conference,” Victor replies, smiling at me. “I thought that…someone with more experience in this area could

The plan moves forward beautifully. I’m almost overwhelmed by it, the efficiency with which my team works and the ease with which things move forward. I’m incredibly pleased, but then also a little disappointed in myself for not doing this any sooner. Honestly, what was I so afraid of? Burton is th

I’m barely awake the next morning when I hear the little knock at my door. I groan, feeling like I just fell asleep a moment ago – But then I gasp, sitting up straight, as I remember that it’s my wedding day – The knock comes again and I toss my blankets off me, scurrying to the door. “Who goes t

The sun has just barely set as I stand at the entrance to my new garden at the big house, separated from the crowd of family and friends by a large hedge that I had placed here precisely for this purpose. I take a deep breath, smoothing my hands down the sides of my wedding gown, looking down at my