David’s POV

“I couldn’t believe it when I heard it the first time, sweetie. I thought our dad was a righteous man. But I thought wrong when his first illegitimate daughter showed up at our doorstep.” Claire engages me in a conversation

as we perch against the high table filled with glasses of wine.

“Wow…” I hum. I lift the glass and take a sip. Our eyes lock and I see Claire biting her lips. My left hand is tucked in my pocket and I gently break our gaze and let it dance across ...