Caspian

"Malachi!" I thundered, my voice booming with authority.

Upon returning to the house, I sensed that something was amiss. Kaida was not in the sitting room where I had expected her to be waiting for me, nor was she in her room. I knew she would have questions regarding the contract, which was open to negotiation, as I had only amended it prior to mailing it to her address earlier that morning.

I wanted to experience more of that fiery spark she possessed. I had deliberately goaded ...