Chapter Forty-Eight - Fletcher

Ava swallowed a mouthful of sushi and sat back. She brought her knee to her chin and looked at me with those eyes. “What kind of deal?" I shrugged while attempting to stomach my food. “The thing is that I’ve never had something to lose until now. Our mother died so many years ago that the Capellos haven’t had any leverage. Now, I have you. You’re what they will use to hurt me. To get underneath our skin and agree to things that I would have never before.” Ava sighed heavily. “Could they bargain a marriage with Heidi?” The fear in her voice felt warm against me. I loved that she was afraid of losing us but sick to my stomach that she thought I would ever let that happen. I touched her cheek and kissed her forehead. “No, Ava. I would never let that happen. Our contract speaks about never divorcing. For our marriage to last forever as each marriage should. They can’t go against that. If they tried…I wouldn’t allow it. But frankly, I think they’ll bargain something bigger.” Ava took