We don’t even bother to drop by the hotel to get our things. We have everything we need, everything of importance. We’re not going to stop off at Xavier’s either. We’re going to drive straight through. “That didn’t turn out exactly as I expected,” Victor says, and frustration vibrates in his voic...
I ask as he eases me down to the cushion.“I hope not,” he responds, sitting beside me and wrapping his hand around mine, offering comfort and strength. I know I should subtly withdraw mine, but right now I need the physical contact to anchor me.Richard retakes his seat, but his bodyguards remain ...