ding before her, his tall, commanding figure cloaked in a tailored suit that screamed power. Her mouth went dry, h

in front of them, who exuded a calm confidence that only made everything worse. "Th-that... that's Alexander Donovan!" Beatrix

one did-but now, a horrifying connection crashed through her. He wasn't just a celebrity figure, no

herly instincts kicking in to protect them from this sudden intrusion into their lives. But to her shock, instead of retreating, both Kymora

exander, her stance shifting into a small but determined fighting pose, eyes burning with defiance. Treyvon, always

is eyes. He looked down at the twins, amused but gentle. "Welcome back,"

g before her. Her entire life had been flipped upside down in a matter of minutes. She was supposed to be starting over, t

ard in the ribs, causing him to grunt. "Since when," she demanded, barely keeping her voice from t

grin. "Since we were kids," he replied nonchalantl

to keep herself from screaming. "Kids? Kids?! You mean to tell me you've been best

of his head sheepishly.

, whose face had gone pale, then back at Tyrone, then over to Alexander, who stood th

," she said in her serious little voice, without taking her eye

hung in the ai

as well. Slowly, like gears clicking into place, Beatrix's brain started working. She replayed that moment-Kymora had once said

then back to Emelia. The color drained from he

trembling finger at Alexander. She turned to Emelia, then ba

nched. Emelia's eyes snapped shut, her face flushed with a mixture of embarra

ion. "Yup," he said, as if the revelation wasn't the most

mbled upon the juiciest piece of gossip ever. "Oh my GOSH!" she squeaked, unable to control

. She was too caught up in the drama. "I mean, genius IQ, top of the world in busin

gravitas of a five-year-old with a vendett

ed to his sister and whispered, "We nee

. "No. He dese

. Finally, he took a step forward, addressing Emelia directly. "I didn't come here to cause you any more trouble," he sa

d, torn between her instinct to protect her children and the strange, undeniable connec

f an incoming announcement echoed across the ai

as Alexander's gaze lingered on