Forbidden Temptation My Mafia Fiance's Alpha Father

Chapter 46

Chapter 46

Brooklyn

Well, Louisa hates me already. That much is clear.

I guess it must be hard, living in my mother's shadow.

I think about the way Remington reacted when he met me the other night. The way he spoke of my mother.

He has never gotten over her, not for a second.

And Louisa must know it, with every fiber of her being.

Feeling almost bad for her, I do my best to give them all a smile as I lower myself awkwardly into a chair by the coffee table.

We're silent as a maid brings in crackers, cheese, and a tray of Champagne.

My gaze drifts to a silver tea set on a side table it. I can't help but stare at it.

"Oh my god," I say, leaning in close to get a better look. "I remember this. There's a little dent..." I turn the sugar bowl halfway round and, indeed, there it is. Right on the rim.

tea set. You'd bring it out and arrange all your teddy bears around

Louisa goes stiff

no," I say without thinking, looking up at them all. "It's such a beautiful set. You can't possibly-" "Well, if you're so fond of it," she says, her voice dripping with

I bet she'd love it if

bet she'd be even happier if I'd never shown up at all. Tonight,

"I

too. Thank you so much for graciously letting me live among your inheritance for so many

fade off, not

inheritance? What is she

warns, leaning back in his

turning to him. "Am I incorrect? Now that your first-born has

by you, everything belongs to her. She

"You know it's more complicated than

look at her, already prowling around the house, inspecting it like it's hers." My eyes blaze. How dare

turns her cold eyes on me. "Will you wait until his body is cold before

between them, my eyes finally settling on

god, poor kid. Is

even know..." I

you sure as hell do now," Louisa hisses, standing up and clutching

voice, the rage growing in him. "You will sit, and you will treat my daughter

caught. She has to obey him, as her Alpha. She can't