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

hell!" Wade suddenly

heart flipped. "What

claiming Ivy

bastard!" Thomas exploded. "It's him! He's

can't jump into conclusions," Wade said in a formal tone. "Let's get the facts

his chair, his mind racing with

a thud. "Who else would release that? He's trying to divert the news. He's trying to

seen Thomas lose his temper many times, and it

Wade said, already standing. "We just need to spin this

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were supposed to be celebrating. This news iss

actively working against us. He's working

ruin our work," Wade said. "We'll just have to

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

replied.

terrible one," Thomas

just released false

heard him talking

up,

your jokes, love,"

Rosie said firmly. "I

turned to Silas, his hazel eyes blazing with anger. "Fix this." His

but Silas knew

meant.

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

pushing the door open. She was standing by the window, and when she

What happened?" she asked in

"Why didn't you follow my

an

marched up to her, anger in each stride.

speak to him."

him. He called me,"

it, which only fueled his anger. "I gave you clear rules, Ivy! Why can't you follow them?

wanted to, but... you were busy

wrist, his grip was firm. Anger and jealousy simmering within him. "What

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