“It was really no bother, Vaughn. Honestly. I’ve never been more thrilled to have company in my life.” He smiled down at Hannah and Isaac. “And thank you, both of you, for all of your help. Besides,” he looked up at Vaughn, lifting his chin in defiance, “I told them they could come in. It’s not their fault. They said they shouldn’t—”
“Is it not?” Vaughn’s familiar lip curl infused his blank tone with sarcasm. “So, it’s not their fault that they chose to listen to your command instead of mine?”
Randy choked on Vaughn’s choice of wording. “Command? You commanded your children to stay away from me? What the hell, Vaughn, is your problem? What did I ever do to you that you feel the need to command them to avoid me? I’m not a creep. I’m not here to hurt anyone. Ask them! I was a perfect gentl
