Mother of the Heir

Tessa’s POV

Maverick frowned slightly, “Does Tessa really have to be here?”

I swallowed hard, my eyes searching for who would defend me. “Of course,” Mrs Thorne chimed in, saving the day as usual. “Tessa is family too.”

It didn’t seem to sit well with Maverick, but he continued either way. “I called this meeting for a purpose, and that is to clear everyone’s questions on what my deal with Valerie