Queen of Hearts (Wonderland Book 2) by Alta Hensley

Author:Alta Hensley [Hensley, Alta]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Fiction, Romance
Publisher: Dangerous Press
Published: 2022-07-04T18:30:00+00:00

Chapter Thirteen

Nick

“Hello. Hello!” I call out in greeting. “I hope you all slept well last night, and breakfast was good.”

Lyriope and I didn’t join everyone for breakfast as I wanted to spend some more time alone with her before we had to be thrust back into reality.

Harrison and Martha both return my smile, and I can’t help but be grateful they are here. Aside from Cora, they are all I have when it comes to family. I know I can count of them, and both would take a bullet to the heart for me, as I would them.

“We have a Wonderland to plan,” I say, tugging Lyriope’s hand and pulling her into the kitchen where Harrison and Martha are already sitting at the thick oak table prepared to work.

“Wonderland? You’re doing a Wonderland here?” Lyriope asks.

“Vatican City,” I say, pulling out her chair for her to sit. I then take my own seat at the head of the small table. “There needs to be a reason I’m in Italy.” I then look at Harrison. “What’s being said?”

Harrison lets out a deep breath. “Word is out that Lyriope escaped your house. Lucian showed up at Sasha’s and grilled her about her assisting Lyriope. From what I gather, Sasha told him she gave Lyriope cash to run, believes she went to South America to join her mother, and left you without a clue in the world.”

“Fuck,” I say, hating this information. “So I look like a fucking fool right now.”

Harrison nods. “Looks like Lyriope got one on you. Yes. But the good news is, no one believes she’s in Italy right now. At least not yet. They don’t believe you’re hiding her. But”—Harrison looks at Lyriope—“everyone is looking for her. And they believe you are going to be as well. So, they are interested in why you’re in Italy, and they’ll be watching your every move. Wonderland is a good guise for now, but it won’t last beyond the party. We’ve got some time, but not long.” He looks at me again. “We also don’t know how long Sasha will keep her mouth shut. I have to hand it to the girl, however. She’s one stubborn and fearless woman. And she is extremely loyal to Lyriope.”

I look at Lyriope who is smiling from ear to ear. It makes me happy that she’s hearing just how much someone cares about her. I don’t think she’s used to this type of devotion, and I’m making a mental note to somehow reward Sasha for her actions when I have the opportunity. Yes, the woman helped Lyriope escape me—which made me homicidal toward her at one point—but she did it for Lyriope. And even when faced with her family, and no doubt threats, she remained strong. Even Harrison couldn’t rattle her, and that man can make any man break.

Refocusing on the task at hand, I say, “I’ve secured the underground bomb shelter beneath the Vatican for the location of Wonderland. It’s huge, unused, and one of the most unique places we’ve used up until now.

Download

Copyright Disclaimer:
This site does not store any files on its server. We only index and link to content provided by other sites. Please contact the content providers to delete copyright contents if any and email us, we'll remove relevant links or contents immediately.