Chapter Twenty-Two
“I guess I have my answer.” Victoria wrapped her arms around Sydney, giving her an awkward cuddle as they perched on the stools. “You do know we love you, don’t you?”
Sydney nodded.
“And that’s why you’re grounded.”
“That’s still not fair,” Sydney muttered.
Victoria pulled away with a smile. “Not that it’s much of a grounding. You’ve got three people sleeping over. Your best friend, your ex boyfriend and a man I wouldn’t let you date in my worst nightmare. He’s a killer, Sydney.”
She shook her head. “No. He’s a warrior, Mum. A soldier. It’s different.”
Victoria sighed. “I’m still not going to let you date him. And once you’re no longer bound you’ll be in separate rooms. And he’s out of here as soon as Orlaith is gone.”
“Where’s he meant to go? He hasn’t got anyon
