Chapter 19
Pilar circled the small party and ensured her guests were taken care of while the love of her life sat with their son and talked like no time had passed.
For once life was good. The Christmas music in the air didn’t make her cold or lonely anymore. The cheerful tunes reverberated in her heart. “Pilar,” Luke called, “there are more people at the door.”
Since she was closest, Pilar put the wine bottle she’d carried down and adjusted her silver and blue dress. Samuel motioned that he’d get up, but she passed him and patted his shoulder while she said, “I’ll get it Samuel. Please stay with Rafe and Brandon.”
She flitted to the door as her heart was filled with happiness. She flung it open to greet more smiling faces of people she intended to see later today.
Isabelle walked in
