Love Unspoken

Staring at Quinn's back, Walter's grin faded until it was just a scowl.

Colin shot him a nervous glance, feeling the anger simmering just below the surface, and tried to blend into the background.

Quinn hopped on a horse like it was no big deal, leaving Walter and his crew in the dust, and vanished into the prairie.

Walter shut his eyes, took a deep breath, and then turned back to the house. Once he got his poker face back on, he walked out of the yard.

Amanda helped Alexander into the house, aiming to get him to sit down. But he yanked his hand away, his face going back to its usual cool look. Amanda, puzzled, asked, "You good now?"

He put on his usual aloof mask and turned away, saying, "Yeah, I'm fine."

Amanda gave him a once-over. "So you were just faking it?"

Alexander ignored her and went inside. He stood by the window, watching Walter and the others leave.

Amanda stood there, stunned for a moment. Suddenly, it felt like she was seeing Alexander in a whole new light.

the villa and headed straight for Quinn's

him and then went back to checking

eyes meeting hers in the mirror

"No," Quinn shot back.

were sticking up for Alexander. Guess I was wrong." Quinn paused but stayed

went on, "You said you were done with him. I

don't need to remind me. I know what to do," Quinn

said, "Good to know.

up to meet his in the mirror. He was smiling, but the threat in his eyes

a lonely life was more

shrugged. "Changed my mind. Besides, he doesn't look too lonely now. Quinn, if I go to kill him, you won't stop me like last time, right?" Quinn pressed her lips together, unable

traitor to the Mellon family. But if she said yes, she couldn't

He pushed, "Why so quiet?

suddenly stood up and faced Walter, saying, "What if I agree?