Bound By Duty, Captivated By Love
Her tone left no room for negotiation, and although Hera appeared irritated, she complied, stepping back begrudgingly.
Just before the door closed, Alethea caught her mother’s sharp, warning glare. It seemed to scream, Don’t mess this up, and don’t even think about backing out. The weight of the silent command made Alethea even more uneasy.
“I’m Helen Bishop, you can call me Helen. And this is Wendy Brooks,” the woman said, introducing Alethea to a slightly overweight man with thinning hair. “He’s our family lawyer, and he’ll explain the terms of your contract while working with us,” she added, causing Alethea to swallow hard.
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