“I know you are with me,” I smiled up at him, feeling a renewed surge of calm and confidence thanks to his promise.
I gave Luther a quick kiss and headed straight across the hall to the room opposite ours. On Grandpa August’s firm command, Valerie had been forced to move out of the suite and relocate to a guest room that was conveniently the farthest possible distance from Lucy's current temporary room. The geographical separation was as satisfying as the strategic one.
When I entered the room, Lucy was sitting on the edge of the bed, watching me with a deeply guarded expression. Her small body was tense, and her eyes, still clouded with residual confusion and fear, looked like they were ready to flee if I made any sudden movements.
I didn't mind her hostile expression. I knew it wasn't
