“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
Silas stirred. It was late and the heavy curtains prevented any outside light from reaching him as he lay in bed. Even with his eyes adjusted for it the room was almost pitch black. He was beginning to see why Ava took such issue with it. She was a warm, good natured person so this kind of darkn
“I see.” Silas finally said. “Will you need anything else?” Duncan asked. “No.” Silas glared at him. “Nothing more tonight.” Wanting to avoid the butler’s laugh Silas carried Ava up the stairs and didn’t relax until they were safely in their bedroom. Ava mu