“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.
Sighing and not wanting to make Silas impatient she exited the bathroom. She found Silas preparing their meal, pouring each a glass of wine. He had changed into a pair of sweatpants leaving his toned torso bare. He looked up at her return and his gaze immediately softened. Without a
Ava woke feeling rested and secure. Dim gray light filtered past the edges of the thick curtains. It was morning. She shivered thinking of the chill that should have pervaded her bones. Yet she remained warm and comfortable. An arm tightened around as Silas held her secure against himself.
“Overdid it,” Ava muttered and blushed. “I know the perfect cure,” he whispered. “Wait here.” Silas slid out of bed and headed to the bathroom. Ava watched him go with a mixture of curiosity and apprehension until she realized he was naked. Blushing she hid her face in h
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“Here you are, ma’am.” The chauffeur leaned in accepting the slim hand reaching out and helped his employer exit the small limo. He was an older gentleman and had served the same family for years. In fact he had watched his employer go from a charming young lady to a dignified matriar
“Are you still alive?” a voice called from above. “Yep!” the boy on the floor declared. “Your turn! Don’t wuss out!” “Three! Two! One! Go!” Seconds later the performance was repeated as a boy identical to the first came sliding down on an orange toboggan a
Alexis snorted. Her brothers chuckled but agreed. It certainly wasn’t their intention to worry people needlessly. Opal nodded, satisfied, before she reluctantly took her leave and headed for the office. * * * “How about the Midtown Holiday Gala?” Thomas suggested. “N