Betting the House

Donovan's voice trembled, his emotions completely out of control.

Although I had been mentally preparing myself for this moment, I still couldn't help but feel a cold chill settle deep in my chest when I saw what was written on the IOU. 500 thousand dollars.

That was enough to buy two apartments in the Oakhaven. 'To think that Barbara has signed away that much money on an IOU...' My heart ached wi