Book 4: The First Step

Killian's POV

I couldn’t lose my focus. This was the only opportunity I would get to avenge my parents’ deaths. I stared hard at Sydney, focusing on her undesirable traits more. I must hate her. How could I forget she was Philippe Bardot’s daughter? Had he ever thought about me and my family? No. Then why would I? 

“Sydney, what are you doing here?” I growled at her, making her jump. Foolish woman! She shouldn’t have fled her father’s home and ended up with a stranger. How could she trust a stranger blindly? 

She stood up nervously. “Oh, I was just looking after the little ones. Their parents are in the activity room.” 

“I’m sure there are other staff to take over from you.” I looked around to find no one. “Where are the others?” 

“The only staff here is on leave. The cleaning staff were looking after the children when I took over. Please, Killian. This will only take about an hour.”

“Fine. I’m heading over to