Chapter 62

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 swee