Book 4: And I’m Engaged

Sydney's POV

I watched him pour a peg of Jack Daniels for himself. “What are you thinking of? Come here.” He patted the seat beside him. 

“I’m not drinking tonight. I have a low alcohol tolerance.” Yet I eyed his drink. What difference would a few sips make? I needed it so badly after what I had been through.

“It doesn’t matter if you get a hangover. I’m there to take care of you.” He watched me hesitate. “What’s going on in your head now?” 

“Just one sip.” I wondered why he was forcing me. Did he have any ulterior motive? What could it be?

He grinned and poured a little into another peg for me. “Relax. Here you go.” I sipped slowly, savoring the taste. “This is the first time I’m drinking with someone other than Emilia. I’m not allowed to touch it at home. While my brothers do whatever they please, my dad has a distinct set of rules chalked out for me. I sometimes wonder if I’m his daughter.” 

Killian gave me a bla