Chapter 256

A flash of panic crossed Callista's eyes as she reached out and grabbed Alaric's arm.

"Mr. Blackwood..." Callista started, her voice trailing off.

Alaric's gaze was resolute. He wasn't about to put this off any longer.

"Honey, if you don't want to stay downstairs, just have Winston take you to my room," he said.

Callista shook her head at him. "Don't say it."

She thought, 'If he tells the truth no