His Father's Bride

away from her lips with a stern glare; the last thing she rem

m and soothing when he saw t

y. You're safe; you

hand off, her gl

re? And why am I in your bed?" Her voice

s eyes filled with a

don't remember what happened la

Tell me!" Matt Finn hesitat

et's get you settled and comfort

's eyes flashed with anger, and she momentarily fo

you'll stay calm."Matt Finn

nothing. Just tell me!" Matt Finn took

be harassed by six grown fools, and just like usu

mentarily and watched her. She looks disor

ilence, her mind reeling

fixed on the space where Matt Finn had just been. S

o end," she thought, her mind r

er...and now I'm going to throw

ad, trying to cl

not going to let that happen, Ellie. You're

for the bathroom, only to be confronte

r eyes widening in horror

le and smudged with last night's makeup.

ing for the toothbr

she thought, scrubbing away the remnan

caught a glimpse of herself in

she thought, "but you're

ewfound sense of determination, ready

e house's beauty as she descen

e that curves like a ribbon up to the floors above. The walls are adorned wi

h sofas and chairs in a soft, creamy colour scheme, ac

in the hearth, casting

nd the floor is covered in a soft, plush

the voice, and when she turned, Ellie l

d formally and without a word; Sgr swallowed hard and fol

traced her finger at the artefact in the hallway when the

alked him; he paid no attention for some minut

ted some alone time, and boom, you were there. I'm so sorr

atch her breath; she had just babbled thoughts ou

gazine. Ellie's mouth gaped open. Was that all he had t

time, he leaned back and pus

and coffee. This was going to be her second cup of coffee b

erself to ignore the deep rumbling in her stoma

a strand of grey hair in his head. It made the man in front of him more

eyes, and wavy hair as she ate. As stunni

hed her swallow hard before her gaze fell on

eputation, but he had t