She approached the table. “What can I get you?” “Coffee,” Lincoln said without looking at her. “Black.” “For the boy?” “Milk. Pie.” Mara…
I laughed once, weakly. “That obvious?” “Yes,” she said. “Very.” I had already refused to sign once. Two days earlier, David had asked…
“What’s his name?” he asked after ending the call. I looked out at the rain-streaked window. “Noah.” A pause. “Noah what?” “Bennett.” Dante’s…
Vivian’s face tightened. “Gabriel, you can’t be serious. You’re going to trust some street kid over your own family?” Gabriel looked at her.…
The scarred bodyguard from the restaurant stood there. “Miss Bennett.” “Is this the part where I get searched?” His mouth twitched. “Already done.”…
Blair screamed, “What?” My mother lunged forward. “Nathan, you cannot be serious.” “I have never been more serious.” Blair grabbed his sleeve. “You’re…
Her face was smooth, but her eyes were alert. “What are you doing?” Ruth did not turn around. “Saving him.” “You are not…
“Lily,” he said softly, “tell me what happened.” Vanessa’s voice cut across the yard. “Do not coach her.” Graham did not look away…
Claire blinked. “What?” “You said your place was under renovation. You insisted we host here.” My mother put a hand to her throat.…
Grace nearly dropped the loaf of bread she was buying. “That obvious?” “Honey, I’ve seen men leave, men die, men lie, and men…