A Taste of Solace

Wayne's face flushed instantly.

He wasn't the old Wayne anymore. He couldn't handle jokes like that. "Thank you, Stella."

"I still like the way you used to address me better," Stella said with a teasing smile.

Wayne pressed his lips together and didn't reply.

When they arrived at Ian's house, he was waiting by the front door.

The house staff had been given time off. The large villa felt empty with