Brie’s City of Angels (Submissive in Love, #6) by Red Phoenix Read Free Book Online Page A

there are still so many questions that have yet to be answered.”

Lilly

    M eeting Lilly at Thompson’s law office reminded Brie of the last meeting Sir had had with his mother. She sincerely hoped it would be the only similarity.
    “I don’t care if it seems odd or cold to her,” Sir stated as they rode up on the elevator. “I still have my reservations, and a professional environment will help to remove emotion from the equation if this goes poorly.”
    “I understand your caution, Sir, given what you’ve been through.”
    Sir hesitated with his hand on the doorknob to the meeting room. “Why do I have the unsettling feeling this is going to change my life in ways I can’t imagine?”
    Brie put her hand on his. “Because it will. You have family again.”
    Together they opened the door and walked inside. Sir immediately stopped and stood silent as he glared at Lilly.
    The girl stood up to greet him, a pleasant smile on her face—an eerily familiar smile.
    “I can’t believe it!” she cried, running up to Sir with her arms outstretched. To Brie’s horror, the girl was a perfect replica of Sir’s mother.
    Sir kept his arm outstretched, keeping his distance as he shook the woman’s hand in a stiff manner. “There can be no doubt that you are my mother’s daughter.”
    Lilly looked up at him, smiling. “And you! No doubt you are the son of a handsome Italian.”
    Sir dropped her hand abruptly and turned to shut the door. Brie understood the emotional jolt he’d suffered, and spoke up to relieve some of the tension in the room.
    “Hi, I’m Brie Bennett. It’s nice to meet you, Lilly.”
    The girl took Brie’s hand, but then enfolded her in a hug. “Yes, I’ve read all about you. I haven’t seen your film yet, but I certainly plan to.”
    Brie was taken aback when Lilly kissed her on the cheek, but she didn’t have time to react, because Lilly was back on Sir, grabbing his hand and pulling him towards the table. “There’s so much to talk about!”
    She sat down and covered her face with her hands, exclaiming excitedly, “Oh my God, you’re really my brother. This is so weird…”
    Sir sat down slowly, and pulled out the seat beside him for Brie. “This is a shock for me as well.”
    “Why in the world would Momma keep you a secret?”
    Sir looked at her solemnly. “I assume you are aware of our past.”
    “Well, naturally I’ve looked you up on the internet, but still… I don’t get why she would want to keep you and me apart.”
    He said without any emotion, “I’m a part of her past she wanted to forget.”
    Lilly shook her head. “But I don’t get it. She loved being a mother. I can’t imagine her abandoning you like that.”
    “The two of us did not end on good terms.”
    Without asking, Lilly grabbed his hand and squeezed it. “You know, I read about the tragic death of your father. Both Mom and you must have been devastated. I’ve heard that can break families apart.”
    “He didn’t die tragically; he killed himself because of her,” Sir stated, pulling his hand away.
    But Lilly would have none of it, and grabbed it back. “I can’t believe Momma could be so cruel as to leave you behind.”
    Sir looked down at her hand gripping his, but to Brie’s surprise he did not pull away. “I do not know the person you claim her to be. My experience is that Ruth was heartless, and she proved that time and again.”
    “Thane…do you mind if I call you that?” Lilly asked before proceeding.
    “I am not opposed to it.”
    “Thane, I can’t explain my mother’s actions, but I sincerely hope you and I can become friends and break down the walls she built. Neither of us should be alone.”
    Sir glanced at Brie. “I’m not alone.”
    Lilly smiled, quickly correcting herself. “No, that’s not what I meant, but surely you’ll agree it’s wrong to be deprived of family.”
    “You should talk to your mother about that, but unfortunately she can’t face your justified