Chapter 28

I listen to the sound of the phone ringing as I dial Lilia. It only takes a few rings before she answers.

""Well?!" Lilia screeches./

A 'hello' would have been nice, but I'll take what I can get..

"It's done. I put the powder all over her. You can rest easy now." I say with a sigh.

"Wonderful!! Thank you so much, my dearest brother. I knew I could count on you!" And she hangs up.

As I'm putting my phone away, it starts to buzz in my hand.

"Lilia?" I answer, assuming she'd forgotten to say something

"No, this is Eamon." My brother sounds tired. "Why were you expecting Lilia?"

"Just got off the phone with her," I explain. "She asked me to take care of something for her, and I was giving her an update."

And?"

"It's done." I say simply.

"What did you do, Richard?" Eamon sounds tired. More tired than usual.

it to try to lie to my oldest brother. He always seems to

through the phone. "Richard, you shouldn't be getting involved

continue, "And I wouldn't have needed to step in if you'd have helped

going

is supposed to support each

He sighs heavily, interrupting himself.

do you mean?"

be family. His voice is heavy, each word

can't comprehend what he's

you-

to believe that Cara Wilson

What the hell?!

Chapter 18

Alaric

know what's gotten into me biely, I can barely recognize

body is off limits due to doctor's orders, and yet I still go to the apartment to find her. It's like I can't keenyself away.

think this is just about the sex?" Grry asked me with a rueful chuckle the first time I

head, alright?" I replied

growls back. "Or have you forgotten that my existence is tied to yours? Do

harshly,

and I haven't been the same since. He barely talks to me

my emotions and keep a level head as

closer each day, and each day I'm more

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