Cassy POV "Adam...."  "What?"  I pursed my lips before telling him what I wanted to say. “Thank you. For always being there. I may not be vocal with my feelings, but for me, you will always be the best brother.” My face contorted while I reined in the feeling of gratitude that threatened to overwhelm me. Adam stood up and walked to my table. He sat near the edge, facing me. This time, I met his eyes and saw his understanding.  “You are my only sister, Cassy, and I will always look out for you.” He said. I nodded.  Adam stood up and stretched his arm above his head. Then, he ruffled my hair like he used to do when we were kids.  “Ugh! Not my hair!” I shrieked, surprising the two of us.  Adam laughed

Cassy POV“Eyes on the road,” I told Caleb when he wouldn't tear his eyes off me.The stop light changed from red to green, and Caleb turned his eyes back on the road, leaving me free from his disconcerting stare.I breathed out the air I did not realize I was holding earlier while glancing surreptitiously at his side profile.

Cassy POVCaleb’s face was full of remorse when he looked at me.“It’s in the past. Besides, it didn't happen because I couldn’t do it.  I tried, but while I was on the operating table, I realized I can't.”My head was still bent, Caleb lifted my chin with his index finger, making our eyes meet.He looked solemn like he was trying to hold back himself.“I am sorry, Cassy. I failed to protect you and the kids, but I was glad you have people around you like Dr. Richardson to pull you hard to make you see sense. If anything, I feel indebted to the man for trying to bethe man I wasn't back then.” There was overwhelming gratitude in his e

Tory POV I watched Tony’s back stiffen when he heard my voice.  I knew he was not expecting that I would be willing to join him tonight, especially after our heated row.   But what the heck! My night has been ruined anyway.  I might as well join him for his pity party. “I don’t have tequila.  You know I don’t like that stuff. But I have whiskey.”  “It’s alright.”  I walked ahead of him toward his apartment building.  At the door, there was a passcode in

Cassy POVIf I wasn’t hyperventilating earlier, I sure am now.The promise in his eyes and his voice caused my heart to do little flip-flops.All through our meal, I was nervous and antsy.My hands automatically reached for the glass of wine to drink its contents, letting its smoothness glide over my parched lips and throat.When dessert came, I almost dropped my teaspoon when Caleb’s fingers accidentally grazed my skin after taking the small plate from the wait staff to serve me.“It’s delicious!” I quickly attacked my tiramisu and was rewarded with a handsome smile that nearly melted my insides like the dessert in my mouth.