Chapter 21. A Threat Times Two

Sinclair

"My brother is so lucky to have you," Therese said. Her eyes were shining with excitement. They were currently folding and arranging the children's new clothes on assigned cabinets. Louise and Ingrid, Nicholas's youngest sister, were in the kitchen, helping the maids prepare lunch for at least fifty residents.

Sinclair was enamoured of the place. Complete with amenities, a schoolroom, nurses, and doctors, the children were wont for anything.

They heard squealing and giggling at the playground and they both smiled. "I'm the lucky one." Sin answered. Her cheeks tinted with a blush.

"Yes, you are." She teased. "But seriously, I have never seen my brother so happy. He had been so restless since his final deployment. He had to resign his commission when we found out dad had terminal cancer. For some reason, his friends followed him home. Thick as thieves as ever." Her voice was wistful. "Losing our father," her smile faded and her hazel eyes dimmed, "well