Silver Creek interruptus

Sure enough, Grayson offers her further information. . .and paints a much more dramatic picture than Oryx had. Her eyes widen slightly; she cannot imagine the sight of sweet, timid Lilah hurling insults toward her brother. She must have gone absolutely mad. But of course--heat explains it. Heats turn even the most graceful of women into something they aren't.

Succubi when they get their way, and demons when they do not.

In love with you, or the power she will gain by your side? Addison asks softly, raising a brow. You are right to keep her away, Grayson. If she cannot hold back from abusing you, God only knows what kind of risks she will take with others.

She knows quite well that her brothers, while handsome, are cads. Given a choice in a free society, many women would look elsewhere. But they are here, and this is life with the Odolfs. Grayson and Harrison are the cream of the crop. Lilah had done what others will undoubtedly try: attempt to claw their way to the top using emotion as a cover. Addison cannot really blame her.

Still, she shoots a brief look toward Oryx as she speaks before returning her gaze to Grayson, nodding. I will go see her soon, she promises, with a small shrug of her shoulders. Try and put some sense into her head.