A bright-eyed woman took her seat after being sworn in. She was dressed professionally in a simple suit and skirt. Her auburn hair was pulled back in a neat bun and she studied the courtroom through rimless glasses. “Doctor could you state your profession please?” Tracy asked.
“Mister Carlisle, sit down or I will find you in contempt of court. Miss Carlisle, or Carter…which do you prefer?” “Carter,” Ava answered after a moment of hesitation but she managed to say it without stuttering. “Very well. Miss Carter do you have another place to stay?”
“I’m from Human Services.” “You have something to say to my client? Are you here to accuse her of being an addict too?” “I will leave that to the police to determine but I do have questions concerning fraud.” Ava shuddered. Silas’s embrace tightened as he gla
“So tell me how the heck you knew about the raid?” Thomas asked as they made their way down the stairs to the street where a limo waited. Duncan acting as chauffeur stood beside it ready to usher them inside. “Custody battles aren’t my usual fare,” Tracy replied with a shrug. “I spec
“Oh come on!” Theo yelled back unimpressed. “It’s not even that cold!” “Duncan’s made a special dinner to celebrate and you won’t get any covered in snow!” “Oops! Come on!” Theo and Sean immediately took their sister’s hands and led her inside. Shaking off snow the trio
“Ava, do you want this?” He huskily whispered. “Y-yes.” Without another word he peeled off her top kissing down her neck. Her fingers fumbled with the buttons of his shirt so he helped eager to feel her skin against his own. Guiding her to the bed he tugged off her pants
Ava stirred. Her body was warm and relaxed. In fact she felt rather heavy and moving took effort. She blinked awake taking in the room. Something felt off. Had the position of the windows changed? It was difficult to tell with the long, heavy curtains. But the bedspread was also d
“God you are beautiful.” She looked up startled at Silas’s sudden return. He was now dressed in a robe and carried another which he presented for her use. Blushing she looked away only for him to catch her chin and turn her face back to his. Kissing her he offered her the robe again.