Briar Days later and I was in my brand new flower shop. It was smaller than the last one, but the location fit with the shop. I had to admit this place was more peaceful than the bar. I worked at my own pace, and I had more time to spend with my son. Now that Iris was better, she could spend time with Cassian, her real grandson. It would irk me for a long time that Elijah knew Cassian was his grandson and refused to help. Severin didn’t want to talk about it. Ignoring the problem wouldn’t make it go away. As Anabella strolled into the store with a bouquet of vibrant red roses, I decided I needed to take my advice. My mother’s revelation a few days ago still hung heavy over my head. I couldn’t go to my father for the truth because he wouldn’t give it to me. I didn’t trust my mother to

