“It’s not the time for this,” I barked, looking to Darius and placing a hand on his shoulder, unsure what might happen next, only knowing that now was the time to speak any unspoken words between us. “Darius…I shed you of the Acrux name.” “Already happened,” he said. “When I married your-” “I shed you of the Acrux name,” I repeated louder. “I am proud to call you a Vega.” His next retort died on his lips, and I gave him a tight smile. “Say hello to my daughter from me.” “And make sure she gets home safe,” Merissa demanded, moving forward to embrace Darius and place a kiss on his cheek. “We are
...more
