A Marriage Deal 206

Chapter 206  Panic surged inside Ivy as she paced the room.  Silas’s eyes widended with concern. “What happened?”  “I don’t know. It’s Mason… Cheryl…” Her words caught in her throat, her chest tightening.  “Easy now,” Silas said gently, stepping closer. He took her hand and pulled her close. “Breathe slowly and explain.”  Ivy obeyed, taking … Read more

A Marriage Deal 205

Chapter 205  Silas tasted like peace, like relief, like a soothing balm to an aching heart.  Ivy pulled him closer, pressing herself against him. His erection pressed into her stomach, and it made her  Silas moaned as his hands slid to her butt. “Baby,” he breathed.  One hand squeezed her gently, while the other moved … Read more

A Marriage Deal 204

Chapter 204  “What do you mean by home?” Silas asked. Despite the frown on his face, his heart was thudding.  “Are you ready for this?” David asked. The concern in his voice intensified the panic in Silas’s chest.  “Tell me,” Silas said, mentally bracing himself.  David paused for a moment before speaking. “I started the … Read more

A Marriage Deal 203

Chapter 202 Mason drummed his fingers on his table, waiting for his call to connect. His eyes were set on the door, in case Jenny walked in. “Hello!” came the voice on the phone. Mason straightened up. “Hello, Carson Webb- “Yes!” Carson’s voice was firm. “Who’s this?” “It’s Mason Hunter. We spoke about you purchasing … Read more

A Marriage Deal 201

Chapter 201  Ivy groaned, clenching her fists. “What does she want? Why won’t she just leave?”  “I don’t know, ma’am,” Jade replied meekly. “But she’s started to make everyone uncomfortable-  Ivy lifted a brow. “What do you mean by that?”  Jade hesitated, “She brought in a live snake. Says it’s her pet.  “What?” Ivy hissed … Read more

A Marriage Deal 200

Chapter 200  Ivy’s eyes widened, struggling to process the news.  Theresa sniffled. “I know right,” she chuckled dryly. “What rotten luck.”  Ivy didn’t even know what to say. “L”  “Don’t worry. Let the news sink in,” Theresa said, adjusting herself. She tied her hair neatly and wiped her face. “That’s why I was so mad … Read more

A Marriage Deal 199

Chapter 199  “What the hell do you mean by that!” Thomas asked, stepping forward. That’s impossiblet”  -Do not ye  yell at my wife!” Silas snapped.  For a moment, by thought the tension would escalate, that the Stone brothers might go at each other’s throats in a room full of strangers.  She bit her lip, silently … Read more

A Marriage Deal 198

Chapter 198  “Hey,” Silas said softly as Ivy entered the room.  “Hey,” she replied, her eyes shining with a mixture of guilt and concer  He looked away, afraid to show his pain. It still hurt that she had rejected him, but he was willing to give h her space–until she was ready for him  He … Read more

A Marriage Deal 197

Chapter 197  Shock rippled through Ivy, and it showed in her voice. “That was quick.”  I guess, Cole replied. “Pick his call and talk to him. Please  She nodded.  “Okay,” Cole said, then walked away.  Guilt mingled with the shock as she walked toward her pl  phone. She dialed Silas’s number, her heart pounding with … Read more

A Marriage Deal 196

Chapter 196  There was always a first time for everything, and Ivy hadn’t thought she would be moved by seeing Silas so different.  She pulled him closer, letting his head rest against her chest as they both sat down.  “It’s okay,” she said softly, her heart aching with pity for hin  She knew how importani … Read more