Chapter 63

  GRACIE

  A huge mahogany desk separated us from the middle aged man who bore a striking resemblance to Hayden, though his eyes were not as deep as Hayden's, by what I presumed was due to age, the sides of his hair were streaked with grey, he stood tall , just about a few inches below Hayden. His presence demanding power despite his advanced age.

  His gaze followed us as we made our way further inside the huge study .

  My stomach tightened with just a hint of nervousness as he completed the distance between us, his gaze focused on all three of us

  "Father " he acknowledged with a slight nod of his head .

  I don't think he realized Hayden had spoken , his attention was solely fixed on Hazel who stared right back at him in open curiosity .

  I saw a hint of softness in his gaze which slowly transformed into a small smile ,that alone set me a little at ease.

  "Hello dear child " He spoke for the first time since we entered.

  "Hello" she replied in the sweetest voice