Master of his heart (Brielle and Max)

Chapter 52

“Got the jitters?”

Max’s voice came through the phone with a chill that was like an invisible hand, steadying a racing heart

“Nah, I just know he’s joking.”

Max’s eyebrow arched, his lips curling into a slight smirk, “Andrew never jokes”

Brielle’s breathing hitched a bit as she felt Kenzo’s gaze turn more meaningful. She just wanted to end the call as soon as possible “Uncle Max, you needed me for something?”

“Yeah, get ready. You’re joining me on a business trip tonight.”

Brielle thought she’d misheard, but when it came to work, she straightened up, all business. “What time tonight?”

“Flight’s at ten. Patrick will pick you up.

That settled it for Brielle, she couldn’t say no to Max. She handed the phone back to Andrew with a thanks and then turned to Tiffanie. “Something’s come up with work-I’ve got to head out.”

years ago. I

“Kenzo, I never got to thank you for that thing

fading a little, “Sure, add

added

gone, Kenzo put his phone down and

“Little Canary?”

was gone, replaced

cigarette with practiced ease, “What, scouting info for your little sister

nagging too much. I

keep her close for

a spark of interest flickering in them. Max, keeping

Brielle was now a threat to Alivia’s future. Kenzo smirked at the thought of the

Chapter 52

on the side, really didn’t want to stand with two men like this. It would affect her upcoming hunting. She made a quick excuse and slipped into the

about where the business trip

couple of outfits and, after a moment’s thought, applied a touch of makeup. Then she grabbed all

slid into the car and immediately noticed Max, sitting quietly with his eyes closed, head resting against a custom headrest, looking every bit the picture of

wanting to disturb him, then leaned forward to

“Where are we headed?”

Brielle, you’ll see when

the room, Brielle

Haywood household was in an uproar because Faith had shown up in person to scorn them and call off the