Wanted by Her Lost Love

FifteenKelly swallowed her mounting dread as she andRyan entered the restaurant. Ryan spoke in lowtones to the maître d’ and then they were ushered toa table in the back.Ryan broke into a broad smile when he sawRafael already seated next to a woman Kellyassumed was his wife, Bryony. Ryan’s mother wasalso seated, as were Devon and Cameron. Justgreat. They were last to arrive, and so they made an“entrance.”Kelly stood by Ryan’s side as he greetedeveryone, then said, “Of course, you all rememberKelly. Except for you, Bryony.”He turned to Kelly. “Kelly, this is Bryony de Luca,Rafael’s wife. Bryony, this is my fiancée, KellyChristian.”The room went absolutely silent at his declaration.The expressions ranged from his mother’s illdisguisedhorror to outright disbelief on his friends’faces.