Chapter 30

• Avalynn's fatigued footsteps rang through the foyer of the Malvis home as she made her way up the stairs after a long, emotionally exhausting day. Her head was still whirling from her unexpected encounter with Liam Artsor, her intended former fiancé.
• As she approached the stairway, a sweet voice flowed through the air, its personal tone taking her off guard.
• Avalynn stopped, her fingers grabbing the handrail as she tried to listen.