In confrontations concerning Core Masters, Dureil had two options. To exhaust all of his connections and all the favors he accumulated over the years,...or lower his head before the family head and beg for his help. Sure enough, he could also seek the support of the family's founder, but then he may risk been personally demoted to the position of a mediocre branch family. Either way, the incident was connected to his son, and so the responsibility of making sure that it would not tarnish the. Julia pulled her father away to quickly - valuable shopping time was being lost - tell him that Ava was in our room, and to be careful that Ashley and Sophia didn't see Ava leave, especially considering the way she'd be walking. Then we called out quick "Goodbyes," and left.In the car Julia called Carol. There were a few topics Julia wanted to quickly discuss:My two 100% results and what they meant for the future. I did some wincing.Updating Carol about Ava. Asking Carol to keep out of contact. “A worthy goal. But I do not know your daughter. I may not be able to fight with all my passion.” My hand slid lower. She shuddered. “Now, if I had some...encouragement.”“I thought you were a holy knight wed to the witch and her twin,” the woman said, a flush running up her neck to her cheeks. Her nipples dimpled her bodice. “Surely, you do not need encouragement for me? I am a mother and wife.”“And why wouldn't I need encouragement from a beautiful woman?” I asked. My fingers reached the nape. . you of all people! Do you really believe you can't love one person and have intimate feelings for another? Or what about sex without love? I know you have had sex with people you aren't in love with. So why should I be different?"He held both of her hands and looked into her eyes. She tried to look away but he turned her cheek towards him and continued his speech."You know how I feel about you and that is completely separate from anything I have with Caitlin."Paige stood still, she knew he.