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

smile fading a

added him, exchanged a

was gone, Kenzo put his phone down and

“Little Canary?”

smile was gone, replaced by an

lit a cigarette with

has been nagging too much. I can’t

keep her close

eyes narrowed slightly, a spark of interest

now a threat to Alivia’s future. Kenzo smirked at

Chapter 52

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 dance

her apartment, clueless about where the business trip would take her or for

makeup. Then she

immediately noticed Max, sitting quietly with his eyes closed, head resting against a

not wanting to disturb him, then leaned forward to

“Where are we headed?”

you’ll see when we

the room,

an uproar because Faith had shown up in person to scorn them