Another Black

      Ilona had been explaining to Ian that she had married Mason some months ago before becoming pregnant, so there was no reason for him to hit the man. She didn't bother mentioning that it was only luck that kept her from becoming pregnant until then.

      She thought she might have ensured her husband's safety, but then, out of the corner of her eye, she saw Mason get hit squarely in the mouth by someone. Ian chuckled and Ilona spun around to shout at whichever of her brothers had done it until her eyes landed on the face of this particular brother.

      "Isaac," she breathed his name in disbelief.

      The smiling face turned to her, "I was wondering when you would notice me."

      "Isaac," Ilona shook her head, walking towards him, "you're here!"