Liam Arstor sat alone in his office, the busy city hummed softly behind his window. The office was dimly lighted, with a single desk lamp producing lengthy shadows on the glossy surface.
He leaned back in his chair, his gaze concentrated on the photo he held in his hands- a portrait of Avalynn snapped by him years ago at a family function. He was certain Avalynn had no idea they had met before.
Her smile was brilliant, and her eyes were filled with love and hope. It was a smile he once thought was intended for him.
He could recall the day he first saw the news. The television in his workplace was on, with the normal background hum of financial bulletins and market updates as a regular companion.
But then, the headline appeared on the screen: "Jace Wins Again - Marries Avalynn in Gran
