All Chapters of Sins of the Family: Falling for my Step-Uncle: Chapter 1 - Chapter 10

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Chapter 1: Sawyer

Here we go. Two hours. That’s all I had to get through was two hours tops. That shouldn’t be too hard. It is a masquerade ball after all. The vast majority of the people here wouldn’t have recognized me without the mask anyway. At least that can last a bit longer after tonight and I wouldn’t have a problem slipping out.I took the glass of expensive champaign that was offered to me and downed it, replacing the empty glass with a full one from another passing waiter. I wasn’t going to get drunk but I was certainly going to need to be libated for this.THIS meaning my mother’s wedding anniversary celebration. It’s been one year since she married Dimitrios Drakos, CEO of Wyvern Capital Enterprises, a multibillion-dollar company with a finger in more pies than you could count. So, needless to say, no expense had been spared on the party of the season.“Okay, girl, I know it’s hard for you to not be all broody and everything, but I’m really going to need you to lighten up tonight,” Christi

Chapter 2: Sawyer

I pulled away with a gasp. My face turning red with both embarrassment and desire. My eyes darted around my surroundings. How did we get here? I somehow ended up with my back pressed against a decorative column in a dimly lit corner of the venue. That at least saved my dignity. I couldn’t believe I’d just done that. Then warm fingers hooked my chin, and I was met with a look that instantly reminded me exactly why I’d done that.This mysterious stranger of mine didn’t seem to be done with me either. Grabbing my hand, he pulled me toward the nearest door and into the hallway. My whole body was still buzzing to a point I couldn’t question what I was doing. And I didn’t really care.Finding a door that was unlocked, he pulled me inside a dark room. My back hit the wall and his lips were on mine before I could discern where we were. But just like that, it didn’t matter. My hands fisted his lapels as his fingers fisted in my hair. He was demanding and delicious and making my body respond in

Chapter 3: Sawyer

My masked lover looked down at me contentedly. Possessively.“That was, by far, the last thing I expected to experience tonight,” he told me.I chuckled. “I certainly didn’t either.”He went to remove his mask but my hand shot up to stop him. For some reason it felt like it would ruin it.“Don’t,” I echoed my earlier request, offering a reassuring smile. “It’s better this way.”He took my hand with a doubtful sigh. Kissing my palm before holding it to his chest.“Next you’re going to deny me your name,” he said with a grin.My smile widened. “You’re smart,” I replied.He leaned in closer, planting a hand against the wall above my head as he brushed his knuckles along my cheek.“I’ll let you keep your anonymity… for now,” he told me. “Just know that I’ll have your name before we meet again.”I narrowed my eyes at him. “What makes you think we’ll meet again? I don’t belong with this crowd, remember?”The smug grin that graced his face almost had me weak in the knees again. “Let’s just s

Chapter 4: Sylas

My heart fell to my stomach as I watched those familiar ebony curls and perfect curves that filled out that black dress ascending the stairs of the stage. I was suddenly forced to reconsider my statement from the supply closet.THIS was, by far, the last thing I had expected to happen tonight.I had speculated on whether she was here uninvited or not, but I was the one who wasn’t supposed to be here. In fact, I was likely the last person anyone expected to see, which was probably why this stupid mask worked so well. It had been fifteen years since anyone here had seen my face. It was highly unlikely that anyone would recognize me. I wanted it to stay that way.I hadn’t come to the event with the intention of being noticed. The theme was the only reason I decided to risk it. Our social circle would find out soon enough that I had returned to claim my birthright, but I wanted to take advantage of the occasion to get more information on what I was walking into.I never intended to acknow

Chapter 5: Sawyer

Holy shit. Holy shit. Holy shit.I didn’t just hear that right, did I? I couldn’t have heard that right.BROTHER? My mystery lover was my stepfather’s BROTHER?The tension in the room was palpable. From what I understood, Sylas Drakos had been estranged from the family for over a decade. Dimitri hadn’t taken his leaving well. It was common knowledge that he hated his brother for it. Now here Sylas was. Standing in front of his long-lost family out of the blue… and staring at me.He needed to stop fucking staring at me. I highly doubted it would improve relations if Dimitri figured out his disgraced brother just nailed his stepdaughter in a supply room.The room had fallen so quiet you could hear a pin drop. I was surprised the whole place couldn’t hear my heart beating out of my chest as we waited for Dimitrios to explode in anger. To everyone’s surprise, that explosion came as a burst of laughter. Shocked looks were exchanged as Dimitri threw his arms around his brother in front of e

Chapter 6: Sawyer

“Babe, I think you’re focusing too much on the whole uncle thing,” Christine said as we sat on the couch the next morning. “I mean, you guys aren’t actually related. You’ve never even met before. Hell, you’ve only met your stepfather three times. It’s not like you call him ‘daddy,’ or anything.”“Ha ha, very funny,” I said, petting Aldo’s head as he laid next to me. “But you’re right. It’s not really about the uncle thing. It’s about the mission. Things are already complicated enough because of Mom. And risky enough. We have no idea why he’s here. It’s been over a decade and he chooses now to show up?”“Okay, but that doesn’t mean he’ll have reason to figure out what you’re up to,” Christina said, cradling her coffee cup. “Even Dimitri isn’t likely to run into at the office.”I snorted. “Because he’s barely there.”“Exactly,” she replied. “Sylas is probably just here to visit. Make amends or something.”“But what if he’s not?” I asked. “What if he’s here for the company? His reputation

Chapter 7: Sylas

“You know, no one could believe it when you showed up at the party this weekend, cousin,” Charles said as he followed me into Dimitri’s office Monday morning. “I believed it even less when Meech called and said you’d be coming in for a few days.”“And I’m assuming Dimitri also told you that I had free reign while I’m here, as well?” I asked as I opened one of the files left on the desk.“Oh, um, yes, he did,” Charles confirmed hesitantly.I raised an eyebrow and looked over at him sternly. “Is there a problem?”He cleared his throat and clasped his hands in front of him. “Well, you see, you’ve been away for a long time, cousin,” he began. “I was under the impression that didn’t want anything to do with the company. A lot has changed. I’ve put in…”“By law, I still have the same claim to this company as Dimitri,” I told him flatly. “I’m here now. I would like to know just how much the company has changed.”“With all due respect, Sylas, I’m not sure you’d under…”“Honestly, Charlie, I d

Chapter 8: Sawyer

What a bastard.I couldn’t believe he was here. It had me panicking at first and I almost found an excuse to step out for a few moments. But I didn’t want to give him the satisfaction. Thinking of Simon, I was determined not to let him rattle me.“First, I want to thank you all for welcoming me to Wyvern Capital.” I began to pull the ringed binders I had prepared from the box I’d brought. “I’m looking forward to working with you all. If you don’t mind, please turn to page seven and we can get started with the Highrise Project.”“I apologize for the extra attendee, Ms. Hopkins,” Charlie Drakos stated. “Mr. Drakos is a last minute addition.”“Not a problem at all,” I countered, walking down the length of the table and handing over my last folder. “He can use mine.”He paused as he grabbed the folder. “I wouldn’t want to inconvenience you,” Sylas said with that smooth, deep voice that sank down to my core.“I’ll manage,” I told him securely.Returning to the front of the room, I grabbed

Chapter 9: Sawyer

I blinked at the question. Shaking my head as I finally found the strength to push him away.“I could ask you the same thing?” I retorted, straightening my clothes.“This is my company,” Sylas argued.“This is your brother’s company,” I corrected.“This is my family’s company,” he clarified. “I’m still a co-owner.”I snorted. “You haven’t had anything to do with this place in what… fourteen… fifteen years?” I commented. “Why should I expect you to be here? MY stepfather… I mean, your brother rarely is.”Sylas’ eyes narrowed. I wasn’t exactly being subtle about pointing out our sudden relation. I was hoping it would keep him at bay. Not so much.My breath hitched as he grabbed me by the chin, pulling me against him again.“I am not your uncle,” he stated firmly.“Technically, you are,” I replied, hating just how turned on I was.“Do you think I give a fuck about technicalities,” he growled.“Considering you have no real contributions to the success of this company, I’m betting you’re b

Chapter 10: Sylas

Saying that my return to the family fold had been full of surprises was an understatement. Saying that seeing Sawyer again would complicate things was an understatement. It was bad enough that she was working here at all, for a number of reasons. Wanting to bend her over the desk this very morning being the first. But the fact that I felt like her story wasn’t nearly as simple as she made it out to be was an even bigger complication.It was that suspicion that was likely the only reason I was strong enough to let her walk out of the office. But that only left me resisting the urge to dig extensively into her background. It was my first instinct to run a background check on the young Ms. Sawyer, but my conscience had me hesitating. I knew that would be an invasion of privacy she wouldn’t be okay with and the thought of her being angry at me was nauseating. But I also couldn’t shake the feeling that I needed to know more about her.Of course, the idea of getting to her the usual way cro

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