Chapter 11

Silas turned swiftly at lvy's sharp exclamation. Her face was red, and then he saw her black lacy pants.

Desire made him linger on her bare thighs-causing her blush to deepen. But common sense made him remove his black suit jacket and cover her legs.

"What happened?" There was concern in his voice.

"Oh my goodness!" Rosie exclaimed. "I'm so sorry, Ivy. I didn't see your gown."

Ivy was too embarrassed to speak. Silas could see the discomfort in her green eyes, and he pulled her into a tight hug. He felt her shiver when she realized his arousal.

"Why would you do such a thing?" he asked Rosie.

Rosie's eyes softened with guilt.

-I'm so sorry.

rry, I didn't I mean t

step on her gown."

Before Silas spoke, Thomas walked in. "What's going on here?"

Rosie pursed her lips as she turned to her husband. "I accidentally tore Ivy's gown."

Thomas glanced at Ivy and bowed slightly. "I apologize for Rosie's mistake. My wife can be so clumsy."

His apology seemed to make Ivy relaxed in Silas's hand. Oh what a gentleman.

"Rosie," Thomas continued. "I'm sure you have a nice outfit Ivy can wear." His voice was authoritative.

"Come, let's go," Rosie smiled at Ivy.

Ivy followed silently, clutching Silas's jacket to cover her thighs.

When the women left, Silas hugged his brother. “How're you doing?"

"I'm still alive," Thomas replied with a wry smile. "Kicking"

"Good," Silas said, taking a sear with his brother.

-She is beautiful," Thomas said. "I see why you wanted her

"Well, I acknowledge her beauty amongst others things," Silas confessed, a burst

of vulnerability in his chest. "But she's also Mason's ex-wife.

Thomas's forehead wrinkled. "Why? I asked you to get a wife, not to roll with my enemies."

-What better way to get under Mason's skin?" Silas countered. "She hates him, we hate him-It's a win-win."

Thomas stroked his chin. "I really don't like this approach, Si. What if she turns on us?"

"She won't" Silas's tone

could trust her-or maybe he was

right. Just take precautions. You

concerned about her photography business since signing the contract. She wasn't materialistic like most

Most women would jump

Bud said happened in the clothing store. "Sure, I'll

"When will

wedding?" Thomas asked. "My reputation

as Ivy

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his understanding just as Andrew

pulling Thomas into a hug and rufliing Silas's hair.

much Andrew changed his women-never with one woman for more

Silas's cheek and hugged Thomas as she sat down next to him.

date?"

new boyfriend's car broke down," Andrew answered. "You know Aria,

least I'm better than you, inconsistent

+

chuckled at their banter.

Si Aria replied. "Are there no drinks here?

his servers just as

sky-blue gown with no slit

loose, she carried

took her seat near Silas, his eyes dropped to

greeted with a wobbly

Silas said, pride welling in his

"She's pretty!"

as a

Ivy," Andrew said,

you," Ivy smiled, shaking

family, Thomas

Ivy nodded at him

legs could touch. "This is Thomas,

man, Andrew chimed

a social media

Aria waved, her glass of brandy in her hand. "She's a

Andrew added,

tech genius and

his blonde companion

honey,"

twins

Aria added, downing her drink and already signaling

other cousin, and her husband, Will. They're out of town," Silas smiled, stroking Ivy's thigh under the table.

Everybody laughed.

said, raising his glass as the server poured

to meet you all." Ivy said

to the

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