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

was firm. He knew he could trust her-or maybe he was

Just take precautions.

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

his black card, he'd seen uncertainty in her eyes. Most women would jump at the opportunity-splurging on unnecessary luxuries. But Ivy? She'd shocked him by spending only a modest

the clothing store. "Sure, I'll take measures,"

"When will

Thomas asked.

soon as Ivy is ready,"

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as Andrew and Aria walked

and rufliing Silas's hair. Andrew came in with

eyes at how much Andrew changed his women-never with one

and hugged Thomas as she sat down next

your date?" Thomas

broke down," Andrew answered. "You know Aria,

I'm better than

+

their banter. "I've missed you

"Are there no drinks

servers just as Rosie and Ivy

a sky-blue gown with no slit this

loose, she carried

his eyes dropped to

greeted with a wobbly

Silas said, pride

"She's pretty!"

said as a server poured her

meet you, Ivy," Andrew

Ivy

to the family,

Ivy nodded at him

legs could touch. "This is Thomas, my elder brother. You know him-he runs

chimed in,

a social media

continued. "That's Aria," he pointed and Aria waved, her glass of brandy in her hand.

bring home stray dogs," Andrew

tech genius and his

his

thing, honey," Andrew

Andrew are twins

nothing alike," Aria added, downing her drink and already

cousin, and her husband, Will. They're out of town," Silas smiled, stroking Ivy's thigh under the table. "And Uncle Mike-he's

Everybody laughed.

glass as the

so nice to

to the Stone

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