ling onto the cold floor. She had no choic

or was ajar. Inside, Julian was gently massag

entered, his expression

, to rage, to tear this woman apart. But she thought of her parents, bleeding

ered he

rely a whisper. She bit her lip so h

atia. "Is that goo

y. "Of course. I accep

said to Esther, his tone that of a

ked away, her body fe

next time, she t

be treated. She sat by their b

sorry," s

and took her hand. "It' s not your fault,

t me go," Est

his voice weak but firm. "You r

new resolve harde

r them to be moved to a safe, undisclosed location. T

ir life together. Photos, love letters, the dried rose from their first date. She watched a

shed, it was evening. Ju

ttend the annual hospital ch

would only cause more trouble. One last

Katia nestled against his shoulder. Katia was wearing a breathtaking

Mcgee family heirlooms, passed down through gene

I hope you don' t mind

doesn' t mind," he said, his

her gaze fixed on th

ey arrived at the gala, he leaned over and cla

asked, his breath w

k at them, so in love." "Julian Mcgee is

the praise, his

jewels against her skin. They felt

ive items for a good cause. Katia, eager

earrings," she announced, t

rrings were. They looked from Katia, to Julian, and then t

a look of pure,

ed calm. She

, a man in a sharp suit walked onto the stage. He was

hese earrings are part of the Mcgee Family Trust. They are legally the pr