For the first time in weeks Ava woke rested and she wasn’t alone. Alexis snuggled in the bed beside her while Sean and Theo lounged at the foot. Seeing them she couldn’t help but smile but she also felt the pain of regret knowing Silas was not with them. Perhaps his presence had only been a dream. And yet she could still feel his arms around her.
“If you’re wondering where Mister Prescott went he got a call from work,” Alexis yawned. “It sounded pretty serious.”
“He…did?” Ava turned to look at her trying to fight the hope blooming in her chest. So it wasn’t a dream. He had really been there and he held her so tenderly like she was a precious treasure. But why would he comfort her? Didn’t he hate her?
“I think he likes you mom,” Alexis said after a moment.
“…What? I—I’m sure it’s not…Do
