Chapter 49

• Liam Arstor sat alone in his office, the busy city hummed softly behind his window. The office was dimly lighted, with a single desk lamp producing lengthy shadows on the glossy surface.
• He leaned back in his chair, his gaze concentrated on the photo he held in his hands- a portrait of Avalynn snapped by him years ago at a family function. He was certain Avalynn had no idea they had met before.
• Her smile was brilliant, and her eyes were filled with love and hope. It was a smile he once thought was intended for him.