“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
“It has a high profile but it’s not terribly large so Ava shouldn’t feel overwhelmed and you can introduce her. Are you bringing the kids?” “Introducing Ava as my fiancée is sure to cause quite the uproar. The kids will be like dropping a bomb.” “You’re not wrong. You’ll
“So what’s this about?” Theo asked as he and his brother flopped on one of the couches in the living room. Alexis was ensconced on the other while their mother nervously stood by her. It had been two days since their grandmother swept in and they had suddenly been asked to join Silas i
“Me?” “Of course. The more people who know you’re mine the safer you’ll be.” Silas stroked her cheek. “Will you go with me?” Ava didn’t trust her voice but nodded. “Good.” He kissed her. “Maybe we shouldn’t go shopping,” Alexis said, “at least no
“Oh Auntie Tracy this is the goon squad,” Alexis introduced. “Mister Peppermint is Mike. Old Spice is Don. Smoky is Jake and Lilac is Matthew. He’s the only one with a girlfriend.” “H-how did you know that?” Matthew stuttered. He hadn’t even told his partner about his new girl.
“Almost done mom. Don’t move.” Alexis instructed as she carefully braided her mother’s hair in the half-up style she preferred. The braids added a bit of texture and style so it was less plain. “There, what do you think?” Ava turned looking at her reflection. Alexis had done a braid