Kate was coming home later that day, and I wanted to make sure everything was perfect. Half an hour ago, Benjamin had left to go to the hospital and pick up Kate and his baby daughter. They had named the little girl Elizabeth, after my mother. I had shed a few tears when Kate told me. I think my ...
I was determined to stay strong and not let Tina weasel her way back into my affections. Enough was enough. I’d promised myself last time I’d never let her hurt me again. I sat on Benjamin’s right at the vast mahogany dining table, feeling out of place and uncomfortable. Mrs. Wicker had organised...
A Vegas crew had encroached on Blackthorne turf, and it was our job to make sure they were punished in a way that made sure they never tried anything again. Go in hard, go in fast,” Nick said, wryly, shaking his head. “But things went wrong?” I prompted. Nick nodded. “Yes, they went majorly wrong...
I swayed a little on my feet at the bar, and Chad laughed, slapping me on the back. "I haven't seen you drink this much in a long time," Tom said. I nodded. "Ella is leaving tomorrow." The two brothers paused and exchanged a look. Then Tom said, "I know, man. It's tough." “I think I love her," I ...
I finished the portrait and left Lady Vastor instructions not to frame the painting until it was completely dry, and Benjamin got the all-clear from the doctor. We flew back to Boston first class. I enjoyed the luxury and the champagne they served before take-off, but even so, I felt nervous abou...
And I knew one thing for certain; Damien Blackthorne was trouble with a capital T. I left Nick’s side without bothering to look back, and followed Teresa out of the bar. We walked back in the direction of the room I was staying in, but before we reached my room, she opened the door to a much larg...
My head snapped up as I thought I heard a voice. I stayed motionless but heard nothing but rushing water. The disappointment churned my stomach. I trembled. My thick wool coat had soaked up water and hung heavily from my shivering shoulders. I pressed my hands to my forehead, trying to concentrat...
Benjamin sat next to me with his hand over my leg, possessively. “Do you fancy a night cap?” Lord Vastor asked as the limousine pulled up beside our hotel. “No, thank you.” Benjamin practically growled the words. I turned to look at him surprised. “I have an early start tomorrow,” he said. “Fair ...
he said, connecting up the iPad to the TV. “A classic. Humphrey Bogart and Katharine Hepburn.” As the intro sequence began to play on the screen, we settled on the sofa and I turned to him. “Is it black and white?” “What’s wrong with black and white?” I pulled a face, and he grinned. “It’s in co...
The ride back was exhilarating, and I was sorry to get back to the bar so quickly. As we cruised back into the parking lot, I was surprised to see Nick, Chad and Tom pulling in at the same time. I hadn’t expected them to be back so early. In my rush to get off the bike, I stumbled a little and Ja...