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

and then went back to checking herself out in

up behind her, his eyes meeting hers in the

"No," Quinn shot back.

he said softly, "I thought you were sticking up for Alexander. Guess

with him. I believe you, so don't

I know what to do," Quinn

to know. How about I kill

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

you say letting him live a lonely life

my mind. Besides, he doesn't look too lonely now. Quinn, if I go to kill him, you won't stop me

said no, she'd be a traitor to the Mellon family. But if she said yes, she couldn't live

letting it go. He pushed, "Why

faced Walter, saying, "What if I agree? What if I don't? You