“Ugh, what’s that sour, musty smell?”

“Gross! Who left garbage here? This is disgusting!”

Every time York opened his mouth, Alessia felt a fresh throb in her temples. Zachary stayed silent, leading the group down the cramped hallway. When they finally reached the door, Alessia expertly flicked on her flashlight for him.

With a soft click, the door swung open.

“Mom!” Zachary called out.

“Zachary, did you pick up Lessie?” Karen stepped into view, her gaze shifting past Zachary–surprised to see not just Alessia, but two others and a dog in tow.

“And… these are?”

“Let’s just get inside first,” Alessia sighed, feeling utterly drained.

York wrinkled his nose, glancing around the tiny, shabby apartment with open disdain. “Wow, this is small. And cramped. Alessia, are you some kind of

masochist?”

“Shut it!” Alessia snapped, clamping a hand over his mouth and shooting him a

glare.

there wasn’t

Brendan,

the two young gentlemen from the

Rex sprawled at York’s feet, tongue lolling, eyes fixed on Karen. Alessia noticed and quickly blocked Rex’s line of sight, letting Karen finally relax

his hands

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price. I want to

York and Alessia seemed stunned by the

bridge of her nose and rolled

at Max. Alessia

to worry.

want to leave,” Brendan said. “No matter what you offer, we have no right to decide for her. As long as she wants to stay, she’ll always have a

place to stay?” Max’s lips curled into a smirk. “Alessia, I bought you an estate and

Alessia smiled back, not

really needs a

your tongue could use

“Give me a reason.”

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