Born of a divine bond

Sara POV

I couldn’t see my father during lunch as planned, but I was so glad the day was finally over. We would talk as soon as He's done with this round of customers.

"Jeremy gave me too much work when we got back from the business meeting," I explained. "I feel like he suspects something."

My dad wasn't paying attention. His back stiffened at the same time as Nick's familiar scent and aura wafted by. My heart jerked. I didn't dare strain my neck to see the person in front of the truck.

Instead, I settle Alex on the chair gently. My hands shook as I set his drawing beside him.

“Cake, mommy,” Alex protested.

“Shh, hold on, sweetheart. Grandpa’s will give it to you once you've had your...”

All thoughts and words died in my mouth as my gaze rested on Nick's. My dad stood frozen with the cup of ice tea in one hand.

“Seb,” the customer called out impatiently. “My tea, please.”

He seemed to regain himself and moved, handing the older woman her tea. Nick stood beside the customer, glaring