As the sleek black car came to a gentle stop in front of the Blackwood mansion, Alina stepped out with Aiden by her side.

“I’ll wait here,” Jesse said from inside the car, and Aiden gave him a nod.

Hand in hand, Aiden and Alina walked up to the front door, pushed it open and stepped inside.

The first person they saw in the sitting room was Grandma Linda, relaxing on her favorite couch.Her silver hair was pulled back neatly, and she looked engaged in a lively conversation with ...