Artemisia

My brain has barely clicked on what he said, making my heart do a backflip as he disappears into thin air.

I scan the room, finding him leaning against the wall as the door opens and Cayden walks in.

“How are you feeling, my love?” he starts before turning toward Hendrick standing on the other side of the room. “Oh, Hendrick, hi.”

“Brother,” Hendrick says quietly, and Cayden walks further into the room.

Scooting more into the middle of the bed with a giggle, I make ...