Briar “Cass!” I hissed as the five-year-old burst into the store. “It’s empty,” he commented. I just picked him up from kindergarten. I also managed to successfully avoid my phone, just in case Ridge called. I couldn’t keep avoiding him like this, it wasn’t a healthy relationship. Cass looked at the white walls and empty shelves. He pouted and turned his green eyes with golden flecks in them. I sighed and smiled at him. He looked just like his Father. However, his blond hair was all mine. It was platinum when he was born, but as he grew older, I noticed it get darker. Severin’s gens might be winning that battle, too. “The flowers are in the back, Cass. Mommy’s going to be busy all night.” His eyes lit up. “Can I go to Iris’ house again?” “Don’t you want to help me?” He frowned

