The Billionaire's Secret Quartet

Chapter 927

Thalassa, raising her head from Lysander’s embrace, hastily said, “There’s no need; just let Fitch take us in the minivan. You’re so busy with work, and I wouldn’t want to take up more of your time.”

Lysander’s gaze lingered on her with a dark intensity, his breath hot on her face. “Are you sure you don’t need me to come with you?”

“Absolutely sure. We’ll be back in a couple of days,” Thalassa reassured him, her eyes shimmering with a light that only deepened his smoldering stare.

A flutter of panic seized Thalassa, fearing he might change his mind. She rose on her tiptoes and pressed a fleeting kiss to his lips. “You’re the best, you know that? Off I go. See you in two days.”

With those hurried words, she turned and practically bolted from the room.

Lysander stood motionless, watching her retreat. A ripple of heat coursed through him, though he forced it down, his Adam’s apple bobbing with the effort.

Downstairs, Thalassa quickly gathered the children in the yard. “Kids, time to hit the road to Grandma’s house!”

dropped the ball and dashed towards Thalassa, rolling towards her like a tumbleweed. “Oh yeah,

to catch up, not wanting to be left behind. “I wanna go too!” Sophia’s little face flushed with urgency as

his pace to

had been playing with moments ago was forgotten, lying abandoned on the grass.

her excited troop out the

the picture window as the minivan pulled away, his deep-set eyes reflecting the warmth of

house is so pretty!” Elowen’s mouth hung open in awe, wide enough to fit an egg.

rich or something?” Dorian gazed up at Evelyn with wonder sparkling in his innocent

but smile at

like it? You’ll have plenty of room

But we love Grandma more. Wherever Grandma is, that’s where we want to be,” Elowen’s little

cheek affectionately. “You sweet talker, Grandma

about me, Grandma? Do you like me too?” Dorian looked up, seeking his share