A sudden jolt as the train came to a stop woke the pair. They took in their surroundings with a note of surprise before remembering their mission. Neither was particularly panicked. “Are we almost there?” Aria suddenly asked. “Hmm. I’m not sure,” Cade answered. “Everythi
Once the song ended Franklin challenged him by playing the opening to L-O-V-E by Nat King Cole. Without hesitation the boy answered the challenge by playing along. Despite his young age he seemed to be an encyclopedia of music. As they played Franklin noticed the redhead girl standi
They reached their stop and Franklin led them up to the street. They walked several blocks taking almost fifteen minutes to reach the entrance of a tall high-rise due to the children’s short legs, though neither complained about the rather long march through the crowded streets. Franklin grimaced
Julius sat at his desk slowly paging through the photo album his father gave him. He couldn’t stop staring at the images of Macey and the babies. Guilt gnawed at him every minute. He should have been there. Macey should never have gone through her pregnancy alone. He should have listened to her
“They seem perfectly happy and healthy to me,” Rose said. “I’m surprised Macey let you take a picture,” March commented. “Just what is that supposed to mean?” Rose demanded. “Macey invited me in. She even introduced me as their aunt. They got all excited when I told them
“Julius I…” “Shut up! I don’t want to hear it!” Katherine bit her lip. How was she supposed to know he was an important guest? She just wanted to spend time with Julius. He had been growing more distant with her and she needed to rein him in. The wedding was only six m
“Macey before you hang up…it wouldn’t have anything to do with a pair of adorable twins who happen to be standing in front of me would it?” “…They are with you? Thank god.” “It seems they didn’t like their babysitter and snuck away,” Augustus said choosing not to elaborate
Augustus stepped into his office to see Aria and Caden seated comfortably on one of his couches. Stephen placed a plate of cookies in front of them and handed them each a juice bottle as the DaLair patriarch entered. Ever efficient even Augustus had no idea how Stephen always managed to procure pr