My Sister Called to Say Mom Had Died, While Mom Was Standing Right Beside Me

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Dominique stood at the top of the steps, already in performance mode. Black silk dress. Veil positioned just right. Diamond studs catching light. Hunter at her side, hand placed possessively at her back like a claim.

She saw me before I reached the first step.

Her expression flickered. Just a fraction. Surprise, then irritation, then calculation.continue reading …