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“You don’t think so?” I glanced over to him and he quickly answered

“No There is nothing wrong with my bow tie”

“Then stop fidgeting”

“Yes, Sir”

I wasn’t sure which part confused me more—the fact that I was the father of a nine and half year old or the fact that I was the father of nine and half year old who looked coreen eyes, even my damn nose and ears, Ethan had them all My mother sometimes would even call him my name by accident; even Neal and Declan had started to call him Liam Jr

Each time they did, he stood a little prouder and in return that made me proud However, if I wanted hi been named after me There was only one Liam Callahan, now and forever I did not think this out of jealously or pride—I earned my name, my Melody earned her na now

“Sir,” Fedel nodded to ed over the years; the death of Monte had really gotten to hiotten only a little lighter in all the years he had been here, but that nothing in comparison to his behavior now He took no chances with anyone, he hardly spoke unless necessary and there was darkness in his eyes I was faht-hand man; Italian, Irish, it didn’t matter anymore; ere beyond that

“Glass Emperor Hotel,” Ethan read when he stepped out beside me He craned his neck up and stared at the silver skyscraper in front of us

Without a word, I walked ahead with Fedel and three other bodyguards surrounding us No one spoke to us as we entered, not the hostess or the valets, only offering a short nod beforeThose in the marble lobby were confused but moved out of our way as if they ater and I was Moses

“Out,” Fedel told the elevator attendant staring wide eyed at him

“I…can’t leave my post,” she foolishly said

Before Fedel couldread with the words er underneath—stepped forward “Keri, it’s time for your break”

She raised an eyebrow, but didn’t say anything and stepped out As she did, the rest of us stepped on

“George…find another post for her,” I said H mouth dropped open as the doors closed on her face and we shot up towards the penthouse suite

“Why did I do that?” I asked Ethan