Chapter 6. Show Your Sincerity

[Rosco’s POV]

I keep my gaze fixed on my new wife. She's a beauty, there was no denying that, but I wouldn't be fooled by her looks and meek behavior. As she begins to enter the room her large eyes come to rest on mine and a look of both embarrassment and shock crosses them.

Good; at least she had a sense of shame. Was she playing maid earlier to scope me out, or was she attempting to gain pity from me for having to do such tedious tasks? I didn’t know, but I would find out.

“Welcome!” My father calls, motioning for Denali to come join us. “Please have a seat. Don’t just stand there.”

Nodding, she regains her composure and moves forward until she reaches and takes a seat beside me. However, as she gets comfortable, she doesn’t dare look at me.

“Rosco,” my father huffs once she is settled. “Don’t just sit there. Greet your wife! You left the poor girl waiting for six months to meet you!”

“And whose fault is that?” I huff, not wanting to bother