It was easier to follow their lead than rage against them. Easier to compartmentalize what was going on. I had to pick a battle and wage war only when necessary. Some way or another, I would get back to my husband. I would make sure Levi grew up in a normal, stable home.
Andrew needed to put in some work with his anger, I knew that. But was his anger worth ripping apart my family? No. They were mine. My home and my family. No matter what Xavier had planned, I would get the last say. I just needed someone to back me up. Someone with more weight than I carried.
My parents weren't an option. Not even slightly. My brother, their heir, was more lenient. He loved me. Adored his older sister above all others. Maybe he could see what I needed and provide it. Yet now I was stuck in a car with Ba
