“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
Seeing her nervousness Silas reached for her clasping her hand in his. With a smile he kissed her knuckle beside her engagement ring before saying, “You have nothing to worry about. I’ll be with you the entire time and the moment you feel uncomfortable we’ll go.” “Won’t if reflect poo
Finally he settled for a relatively quiet area near the tree. Ava’s gaze studied the eight-foot pine marveling at the delicate ornaments. Seeing her joy Silas made a mental note to have Duncan purchase a tree and bring the decorations out from storage. Normally Silas wasn’t one to decorate for th
Marilynn sighed as she grabbed another glass of champagne. Her thick mane of brown hair had been straightened and highlighted to give her a lighter, trendier hairstyle. She wore a bright red dress with a low cut front and back. It seemed such a waste to show off her new look here but she hadn’t b
Marilynn smirked but was surprised by the glare Ava gave her. In all the years she had known her sister Ava had always been meek and acquiesced to her sister’s whims. “I suggest you take your hand off of me before you have a real problem,” Ava said calmly and firmly making the man hes
“Ava is that you? Why are you with Silas Prescott?” Grace Carlisle asked. “Mother,” Ava finally answered, “Silas is my fiancée…and my children’s father.” “Your…children?” “That’s right. If you want to know more Tracy knows how to get in touch with me. She al