Chapter 27

"Right, Silas?"

"Huh?" Silas broke out of his thoughts and turned to his brother. "Sorry, I didn't get that," he said, reaching for his coffee.

His mind had been elsewhere, occupied with Ivy's behavior this morning. Why was she acting this way? He couldn't help but think maybe it had to do with his attitude yesterday.

He should have spoken to her about Dylan's message instead of chosing to ignore it. Of course, she had every right to be upset.

"I was saying it'd be nice if Ivy met Uncle Mike and Theresa before the wedding," Thomas said. "You know, to put her at ease."

Silas nodded, grateful for Thomas's suggestion. "Sure," he replied.

"You'll have interviews scheduled once the marriage hits full speed," Wade chimed in. "Are you prepared for that?"

"Not yet." Silas shook his head. "We'll figure it out when the time comes."

"Alright then," Wade said with a shrug.

"How are you holding up?" Thomas asked, concern evident in his tone. "I mean, with Ivy. Is it strange living with a woman?"

"You still haven't told us how you two met," Wade added.

"It's a long story," Silas replied, not wanting to dive into details. He wasn't about to admit he had slept with Ivy before marrying her. He knew Thomas would lecture him endlessly about the complications-especially with Mason Hunter involved.

His thoughts drifted to that night, to the memory of her giving him her body to explore. He would do anything to have her again.

His body reacted to the mere thought of her breasts, and he adjusted.

Thomas and Wade exchanged a knowing look before Wade said, "Alright then.”

A moment of silence passed before Thomas spoke again. “Dylan called me last night."

Silas stiffened, angry suddenly. "Why? What did he want?"

"He just called to say hello," Thomas said with a shrug. "And... he asked me to tell you he's sorry."

"He's sorry?" Silas scoffed at the lie. He knew Dylan was far from sorry, especially after his message last night-the message that had kept him up all night.

"He claimed he realized his mistake," Thomas said, taking a bite of his toast.

Silas muttered, pinching the bridge of

the hell!" Wade

heart flipped. "What

paused, staring at his phone, looking surprised. "An article just dropped claiming Ivy was in a relationship with you while she was

bastard!" Thomas exploded. "It's

can't jump into conclusions," Wade said in a formal tone.

leaned back in his chair, his mind racing with

would release that? He's trying to divert the news. He's trying to smear Ivy's name

Thomas lose his temper many

bad publicity," Wade said, already standing. "We

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tossing his napkin onto his plate. “We were supposed to be

actively working against us. He's

Wade said. "We'll just have to

Rosie entered, curiosity etched on her face. "What's going on? Are we

replied. "There's

one," Thomas

released

Rosie asked, frowning. "I heard him talking to Ivy some

sat up, alarmed.

love," Thomas said

joking," Rosie said

Silas, his hazel eyes blazing with anger. "Fix

Silas knew from Thomas's tone what

meant.

confusion twisting inside him. Ivy had spoken to Mason-directly defying the rufes he'd set. Why would she

he barged into her room, pushing the door open. She was standing by

she

the gentle tone-not this time. "Why didn't you follow my rules after I

an eyebrow. "What

in each stride.

speak to him."

him. He called me," she replied, her

only fueled his anger. "I gave you clear

her lips. "I wanted to, but... you were busy with your

was firm. Anger and jealousy simmering within him. "What did he say? What are

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