faction in his voice. "Ms. Evans, are you rea

d on his cheek. His entire focus was fixed on

rds, but Deanna's gentle reply cut him off before he

. For the first time, he realized j

back at Jayden as Blaine

part understood that the Spencer family were powerless against the Gordons. Still, the finality of it

m, the same one he'd chosen for her himself. Even now, it

f Jayden lowering his head, pressing the ring to his n

iating from her injuries, and let t

.

ed away to treat her wounds. When she reappeared, Ge

y, marrying a man who may never wake up. But you have my word-once you become

complex emotions. Gerard's words made it clear h

red a polite, composed smile

t whenever she dialed up her sweetness, she c

side her delicate health, he found both her grac

esence, since you'll be his wife before long," Ge

ngers tense for a moment, but s

hand, Blaine rose to gui

s to help her grow accustomed to Connor, but Deanna knew better. He wanted proof that she could h

she realized they had sto

or, and the sight before her

even in sleep. Months of immobility hadn't stolen his appeal-he was only slightly more slender, his body still athletic beneath the sheets. If anything, the long rest

ine offered a satisfied nod. "Ms. Evans,

ordon is hoping to welcome a new member into the family to c

role here-she was meant to give Connor an heir-b

d her eyes and replied quietly, "Unde

es, neither noticed the slight twitch

ed Deanna a discreet box. "Mr. Gerard wants to evaluate Conno

d. Was she truly supposed