Chapter 14
Clara smiled warmly as Mikhail opened his arms widely and pulled her in closely for a hug. “My Darling Clara, you look stunning.” He held her hand up and twirled her around giving a little whistle and a wink. He kissed both her cheeks and then she was pulled out of his arms as his wife Rayna stole her away, placing kisses on her cheeks and hugging her tightly.
“I want to say thank you for the lessons you’ve been giving my granddaughters. They are feeling much more confident after all that ruckus last year.” Rayna whispered in her ear as she pulled her along to the table.
Clara reached her hand out behind her to tug Merry-Beth close to her. “Rayna, Mikhail, I’d love you to meet my sister Merry-Beth.”
“Oh my darling girl, you are beautiful. That beautiful smile is the smile t
