d noticed Claudia's admiration for her son, Blade. Though Claudia never mustered the courage to express her feelings, L

ce, but she knew Claudia's nature intimately. Laura understood Claudia's dispo

in her control. Claudia would obey her every

udia was dying to believe anything she would say. In Claudia's heart, she needed no justification, onl

to know my motivati

acing with anticipation, drea

e into Claudia's soul. "Let'

Laura's words trailed off. Claudia wa

then,

xpression unreadable. Laura was trying to grasp

this type of support from Blade's mother, Laura. For Claudia,this was too good to be true! She would accept the offer. But, could Laura be trusted? Lau

g over the missing car keys. Aurora's absence only fueled his irritation. H

you all? Get

Blade's explosive temper. They kne

hed with calculated interest. Since Aurora's baby arrival, Blade's

d from the laundry room, a bright smile

Blade thundered, strugg

"Hmm, Blade, I think you should loo

rkened. "Not now, Blair

fe had that son, you've been distant. Why not look at me

desperate, I don't need your games! I decide when we meet, when we'

idened as Blade'

d I must enjoy it! What do you have to offer? You wouldn't understand; you're not involved in my busin

rd, falling to the floo

king the stool with a sickening thud. She to

spered, pain and sho

perfect temper, but you pushed me. It is all your fault. if you hadn't been so p

anger, but Blade cont

e reason I can't find my keys. Now, get out.

air's bleeding head before he

g glint emerged in her eyes. This wasn't the Blade she knew.

ature revealed itself. Co

eethed, her mind racing. "That baby

d in Blair's heart. "Auror

s position, enjoying the secret affair's ben

gone, Blade will

g the downfall of the woman and chil

o stands in my way. Auror

with malevolent intentions. She knew exac

serve her demise," Bla

ed and deliberate. The perfect dish came to min

ing ingredients. Her eyes gleamed as she added a lethal

," Blair thought, a cold sati

d Aurora's unsuspecting delight. The tender crust,

er with a smile," Blair plotted. "She'll tak

ir's vengeance, a tool to eliminate